yak
der Yak, die Yaks
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yak
A long-haired bovine that lives mainly in the highlands of Tibet and other parts of Central Asia and is kept as a domestic animal.
Der Yak ist gut an das Leben im kalten Hochland angepasst.
The yak is well adapted to life in the cold highlands.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Yaks |
| genitive | des Yaks |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Yak | die Yaks |
| accusative | den Yak | die Yaks |
| dative | dem Yak | den Yaks |
| genitive | des Yaks | der Yaks |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Yak' (yak) also appears at the beginning of compound words such as 'Yakmilch' (yak milk) and 'Yakwolle' (yak wool). The second part names the product, while 'Yak' indicates which animal it comes from.
Aus Yakwolle werden warme Decken und Mützen hergestellt.
Warm blankets and hats are made from yak wool.
In animal husbandry, 'Yaks halten' (to keep yaks) and 'Yaks züchten' (to breed yaks) are typical collocations. When referring to several animals as a group, use 'eine Herde Yaks' (a herd of yaks).
Die Familie hält eine kleine Herde Yaks auf einer Bergweide.
The family keeps a small herd of yaks on a mountain pasture.
The pattern 'Yaks als Lasttiere einsetzen' (to use yaks as pack animals) is common. In this example, 'Lasttiere' (pack animals) is used without an article.
Auf den schmalen Bergwegen setzen die Bewohner Yaks als Lasttiere ein.
On the narrow mountain paths, the residents use yaks as pack animals.
