Animals phrases in German

Animals phrases in German  like in any language, serve several purposes:

  1. Communication: Animal phrases are used to convey meaning, emotions, or ideas related to animals. They add variety and color to the language, allowing for creative expression and effective communication.
  2. Cultural references: Animals hold symbolic significance in various cultures, and animal phrases often reflect cultural beliefs, values, and folklore. By using animal phrases, German speakers can draw on cultural references to convey specific meanings or evoke certain emotions.

Animals phrases in German

German Phrase English Translation
Schlau wie ein Fuchs Smart as a fox
Stur wie ein Esel Stubborn as a mule
Fleißig wie eine Biene Busy as a bee
Zäh wie ein Bär Tough as a bear
Frech wie eine Meerkatze Cheeky as a monkey
Langsam wie eine Schnecke Slow as a snail
Leise wie eine Maus Quiet as a mouse
Hungrig wie ein Wolf Hungry as a wolf
Stark wie ein Löwe Strong as a lion
Schlaf wie ein Murmeltier Sleep like a groundhog
Listig wie eine Schlange Cunning as a snake
Dumm wie eine Gans Dumb as a goose
Treu wie ein Hund Loyal as a dog
Flink wie ein Hase Quick as a hare
Arbeiten wie ein Pferd Work like a horse
Verrückt wie eine Eule Crazy as an owl
Elegant wie eine Katze Elegant as a cat
Zutraulich wie ein Papagei Sociable as a parrot
Stolz wie ein Pfau Proud as a peacock
Schön wie ein Schmetterling Beautiful as a butterfly

These phrases represent a range of characteristics associated with animals and are commonly used in the German language.