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"Pet" in German: Haustier
das Haustier
Pet in German is das Haustier. Say Hast du ein Haustier? Plural is die Haustiere. Landlords often ask about Haustiere in rental ads.
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How to pronounce Haustier
Say it
HOWSS-teer
/ˈhaʊ̯sˌtiːɐ̯/
HOWSS-teer. Soft au like ow. Soft s. Soft ie as ee.
"Pet" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Haustier | the pet Main neuter noun. | Main neuter noun. |
| die Haustiere | the pets Plural. | Plural. |
| ein Haustier halten | to keep a pet Ownership. | Ownership. |
| ohne Haustier | without a pet Ads and rules. | Ads and rules. |
How to use Haustier in real life
- 1Small talk
Mein Haustier wartet schon an der Tür.
My pet is already waiting at the door.
Mein Haustier.
- 2Apartment hunt
Sind Haustiere in der Wohnung erlaubt?
Are pets allowed in the apartment?
Haustiere plural.
- 3Vet
Das Haustier braucht eine Impfung.
The pet needs a vaccination.
Das Haustier.
Mistakes English speakers make with Haustier
Incorrect: der Haustier
Correct: das Haustier
Haustier is neuter: das Haustier.
Incorrect: das Pet
Correct: das Haustier
Use Haustier, not English pet.
Good to know
Rental listings say Haustiere erlaubt or keine Haustiere. People name the species quickly—Hund, Katze—after saying Haustier.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a neighbor in the hallway
ChatPal
Hast du ein Haustier zu Hause?
Do you have a pet at home?
You
Ja. Mein Haustier ist eine Katze.
Yes. My pet is a cat.
ChatPal
Süß. Ist das Haustier scheu bei Gästen?
Cute. Is the pet shy with guests?
You
Am Anfang ja. Dann kommt das Haustier näher.
At first yes. Then the pet comes closer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pet" in German
How do you say pet?
Das Haustier.
Gender?
Neuter: das Haustier.
Plural?
Die Haustiere.
Do you have a pet?
Hast du ein Haustier?
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