Animals

Common Animals | German Nouns

Improve your German skills by learning some of the most regularly occurring animals in conversation and text.
female “die” nouns are red
male “der” nouns are blue
neuter “das” nouns are green

Everybody who isn't a monster likes animals. Are you planning a trip to a city in Germany with a zoo? Do you simply want to have a conversation about your pets? Perhaps you are trying to improve your reading comprehension and are looking for a vocabulary boost. You can find some of the most frequently used animal related words below.

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