Animals in German
Updated July 6, 2026
Common animals in German include der Hund (dog), die Katze (cat), der Vogel (bird), and das Pferd (horse), each with its own gender. They are among the first nouns German children and learners meet.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| der Hund | dog |
| die Katze | cat |
| der Vogel | bird |
| der Fisch | fish |
| die Kuh | cow |
| das Schwein | pig |
| das Huhn | chicken |
| das Pferd | horse |
| das Kaninchen | rabbit |
| die Maus | mouse |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say animal in German?
- Animal is das Tier. A pet is ein Haustier, literally a house-animal, and the zoo is der Zoo or der Tierpark.
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