Pets
The most common pets in German, including their German articles (der, die, das), singular and plural forms, and example sentences to show usage.
| German Singular | German Plural | German Article | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| der Hund | die Hunde | der | Der Hund schläft im Garten. | The dog sleeps in the garden. |
| die Katze | die Katzen | die | Die Katze trinkt Milch. | The cat drinks milk. |
| der Hamster | die Hamster | der | Der Hamster läuft im Rad. | The hamster runs in the wheel. |
| der Vogel | die Vögel | der | Der Vogel singt am Morgen. | The bird sings in the morning. |
| der Fisch | die Fische | der | Der Fisch schwimmt im Aquarium. | The fish swims in the aquarium. |
| die Schildkröte | die Schildkröten | die | Die Schildkröte lebt lange. | The turtle lives a long time. |
| der Kanarienvogel | die Kanarienvögel | der | Der Kanarienvogel hat eine schöne Stimme. | The canary has a beautiful voice. |
| die Maus | die Mäuse | die | Die Maus versteckt sich im Keller. | The mouse hides in the cellar. |
Other Animals People Keep as Pets
Some animals are less common as pets but are still kept by people, especially in specialized or exotic pet care.
| German Singular | German Plural | German Article | Example Sentence (German) | Example Sentence (English) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| das Chamäleon | die Chamäleons | das | Das Chamäleon kann seine Farbe ändern. | The chameleon can change its color. |
| der Leguan | die Leguane | der | Der Leguan lebt in warmen Gebieten. | The iguana lives in warm regions. |
| der Wellensittich | die Wellensittiche | der | Der Wellensittich kann sprechen lernen. | The budgerigar can learn to speak. |
| die Spinne | die Spinnen | die | Die Spinne baut ein Netz. | The spider builds a web. |
| der Frosch | die Frösche | der | Der Frosch quakt im Teich. | The frog croaks in the pond. |
Summary
This list covers common and some exotic pets, providing singular and plural forms, articles, and example sentences in both German and English. Use this as a starting point for talking about pets in German.
How do you know if a plural noun takes the article "die" in German?
All plural nouns use the article "die."
In German, all plural nouns—regardless of their singular gender—take the plural article "die."
In German, what determines the article (der, die, das) used with a pet noun?
The grammatical gender of the noun.
German articles are determined by grammatical gender: masculine (der), feminine (die), or neuter (das), not by any characteristic of the animal itself.
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- Example Sentence (English): The dog sleeps in the garden.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
