Eber

boar

noun AY-ber Rare

Also means

male pig (uncastrated)

Usage Note

Eber is an uncastrated male pig; in agriculture the term is key because castration of piglets without anaesthesia became illegal in Germany in 2021, making Eberhaltung (boar husbandry) a topic of industry debate.

Examples

"Seit 2021 dürfen Eber in Deutschland nicht mehr ohne Betäubung kastriert werden."

Natural Translation

Since 2021 boars may no longer be castrated without anaesthesia in Germany.

Literal Translation

Since 2021 may boars in Germany no-longer without anaesthesia be castrated.

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