Noun
der Vierbeiner
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːɐ̯ˌbaɪ̯nɐ/
quadruped; four-legged animal, especially of dogs and cats
C2
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plural Vierbeiner
Meanings
Noun
- quadruped; four-legged animal, especially of dogs and cats
Example sentence
Unser Vierbeiner darf nicht mit ins Restaurant.
Our four-legged friend is not allowed into the restaurant.
Word forms
singular
der Vierbeiner
plural
die Vierbeiner
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Vierbeiner
Accusativeden Vierbeiner
Dativedem Vierbeiner
Genitivedes Vierbeiners
Plural
Nominativedie Vierbeiner
Accusativedie Vierbeiner
Dativeden Vierbeinern
Genitiveder Vierbeiner
Usage
- ein treuer Vierbeiner — A loyal four-legged companion; often an affectionate term for a dog.
- Vierbeiner / vier Beine — The animal noun versus the literal phrase four legs.
Der kleine Vierbeiner schlief zusammengerollt unter dem Tisch.
The little four-legged animal slept curled up under the table.