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zoological
Relating to zoology, the study of animals; connected with the scientific study of animals.
Der Zoologische Garten führt wichtige Forschungen zum Artenschutz durch.
The Zoological Garden carries out important research on species conservation.
The adjective 'zoologisch' (zoological) is derived from the noun 'die Zoologie' (zoology), the science of animals. The ending '-isch' is typical for adjectives that refer to a field of study.
Für ihre zoologische Studie beobachtete sie das Verhalten von Affen.
For her zoological study, she observed the behavior of monkeys.
The most common and most important combination is 'der Zoologische Garten' (the Zoological Garden). This is the official term for a zoo.
Am Sonntag besuchen wir den Zoologischen Garten in Berlin.
On Sunday we are visiting the Zoological Garden in Berlin.
'Zoologisch' (zoological) is mainly used in a scientific or academic context. It often describes nouns such as 'Forschung' (research), 'Sammlung' (collection), or 'Klassifikation' (classification).
Das Museum besitzt eine beeindruckende zoologische Sammlung.
The museum has an impressive zoological collection.
