adoptieren
adopt
Meaning of adoptieren
ein Tier aus dem Tierheim aufnehmen und als Familienmitglied übernehmen
to take an animal from a shelter and give it a home
Pronunciation
adoptieren with English translation
adoptieren usage examples
Wir wollen einen Hund adoptieren.
We want to adopt a dog.
Die Familie adoptierte eine Katze aus dem Tierheim.
The family adopted a cat from the animal shelter.
adoptieren synonyms
What's the difference between adoptieren, übernehmen, and annehmen
Advanced: broader words
Means to take over or take responsibility. With a pet, it is indirect and usually suggests taking care of it rather than formal adoption.
Very general: to accept, assume, or suppose. In the context of animals it can mean taking one in, but this is rare and less precise than adoptieren.
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adoptieren belongs to the topic "Pets →". Start with a short set of 7 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does adoptieren mean?
to take an animal from a shelter and give it a home
How do you pronounce adoptieren?
adoptieren is pronounced [adoˈptiːʁən].
How is adoptieren used in a sentence?
We want to adopt a dog. Translation: Wir wollen einen Hund adoptieren.
Is adoptieren part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, adoptieren (adopt) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is adoptieren part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, adoptieren (adopt) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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