Kaninchen refers to the small, burrowing mammal often kept as a pet or livestock.
30초 단어
- Small mammal with long ears kept as a pet.
- Belongs to the family of hares but is smaller.
- Often used in children's stories and farming contexts.
Overview
Das Wort 'Kaninchen' bezeichnet eine Gattung von Säugetieren aus der Familie der Hasenartigen. Im Gegensatz zum Feldhasen sind Kaninchen kleiner, haben kürzere Ohren und leben in unterirdischen Bauten. 2) Usage Patterns: Als Substantiv wird es im Deutschen maskulin verwendet (das Kaninchen). Im Plural bleibt das Wort gleich, man unterscheidet lediglich durch den Artikel (die Kaninchen). Es ist ein sehr alltäglicher Begriff, der sowohl in der Zoologie als auch im privaten Sprachgebrauch für Haustiere verwendet wird. 3) Common Contexts: Man begegnet dem Wort häufig in Bezug auf Tierhaltung, sei es als geliebtes Haustier im Kinderzimmer oder in der Landwirtschaft als Nutztier. Auch in Fabeln oder Kindergeschichten spielt das Kaninchen oft eine zentrale Rolle, etwa als Symbol für Schnelligkeit oder Schüchternheit. 4) Similar Words comparison: Oft wird 'Kaninchen' mit 'Hase' verwechselt. Biologisch sind dies jedoch unterschiedliche Tiere. Während Kaninchen soziale Gruppentiere sind, leben Hasen eher als Einzelgänger. Ein weiterer verwandter Begriff ist 'Stallhase', ein umgangssprachlicher Begriff für ein Kaninchen, das im Stall gehalten wird.
예시
Mein Kind wünscht sich ein Kaninchen.
everydayMy child wants a rabbit.
Die Zucht von Kaninchen unterliegt strengen Regeln.
formalThe breeding of rabbits is subject to strict rules.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
wie das Kaninchen vor der Schlange
like a rabbit in front of a snake (paralyzed by fear)
자주 혼동되는 단어
A 'Hase' is a hare, which is larger and lives above ground. 'Kaninchen' are smaller and live in burrows.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word is neutral and used in all registers. It is the standard term for the animal. In very formal scientific contexts, Latin names might be used, but 'Kaninchen' remains the primary term.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often try to add an 's' for the plural, like 'Kaninchens'. Remember that the plural is just 'Kaninchen'. Also, avoid using 'Hase' if you specifically mean the pet animal.
Tips
Use the plural article for distinction
Remember that the singular and plural forms are identical. Always check the article 'das' or 'die' to know the number.
Don't confuse with German 'Hase'
While people often use them interchangeably in casual speech, they are distinct animals in German biology.
Kaninchen in German culture
Kaninchen are very popular pets in Germany and are frequently featured in Easter traditions alongside the 'Osterhase'.
어원
Derived from the Middle High German 'kanin'. It shares roots with the Latin 'cuniculus', which refers to the underground tunnels they dig.
문화적 맥락
Kaninchen are deeply integrated into German pet culture. They are also often associated with the Easter Bunny myth, which is a significant cultural tradition in Germany.
암기 팁
Think of the 'K' for 'Kleine' (small) to remember that Kaninchen are the smaller ones compared to the big 'Hase'.
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Nein, biologisch gesehen sind es verschiedene Arten. Kaninchen sind kleiner, soziale Gruppentiere und leben in Bauten, während Hasen Einzelgänger sind.
Der Plural von 'das Kaninchen' ist 'die Kaninchen'. Das Wort ändert sich im Plural also nicht.
Ja, viele Menschen halten Kaninchen als Haustiere. Sie benötigen jedoch ausreichend Platz und soziale Kontakte zu Artgenossen.
셀프 테스트
Im Garten hoppelt ein kleines ___.
Kaninchen sind Tiere, die hoppeln können.
점수: /1
Summary
Kaninchen refers to the small, burrowing mammal often kept as a pet or livestock.
- Small mammal with long ears kept as a pet.
- Belongs to the family of hares but is smaller.
- Often used in children's stories and farming contexts.
Use the plural article for distinction
Remember that the singular and plural forms are identical. Always check the article 'das' or 'die' to know the number.
Don't confuse with German 'Hase'
While people often use them interchangeably in casual speech, they are distinct animals in German biology.
Kaninchen in German culture
Kaninchen are very popular pets in Germany and are frequently featured in Easter traditions alongside the 'Osterhase'.
예시
2 / 2Mein Kind wünscht sich ein Kaninchen.
My child wants a rabbit.
Die Zucht von Kaninchen unterliegt strengen Regeln.
The breeding of rabbits is subject to strict rules.
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