Common Animals in German
| German |
English |
| Hund | Dog |
| Katze | Cat |
| Pferd | Horse |
| Kuh | Cow |
| Schwein | Pig |
| Löwe | Lion |
| Elefant | Elephant |
| Affe | Monkey |
| Bär | Bear |
| Fuchs | Fox |
Common Birds in German
| German |
English |
| Vogel | Bird |
| Taube | Pigeon |
| Adler | Eagle |
| Ente | Duck |
| Gans | Goose |
| Eule | Owl |
| Papagei | Parrot |
| Hahn | Rooster |
| Henne | Hen |
| Rabe | Raven |
Example Sentences with Animals and Birds
1. Der Hund ist sehr freundlich. (The dog is very friendly.)
2. Ich sehe einen Adler am Himmel. (I see an eagle in the sky.)
3. Die Katze schläft auf dem Sofa. (The cat is sleeping on the sofa.)
4. Pferde laufen schnell. (Horses run fast.)
5. Der Papagei kann sprechen. (The parrot can talk.)
How to Ask and Answer Questions About Animals and Birds
- Hast du ein Haustier? (Do you have a pet?)
- Ja, ich habe einen Hund. (Yes, I have a dog.)
- Was ist dein Lieblingstier? (What is your favorite animal?)
- Mein Lieblingstier ist der Löwe. (My favorite animal is the lion.)