Tierpfleger

animal keeper

noun TEER-pflay-ger Rare

Origin: from Tier (animal) plus Pfleger (carer)

Also means

zookeeper

Usage Note

Tierpfleger feeds and cares for animals in zoos, shelters or research facilities. The feminine is Tierpflegerin. Distinguish from Tierarzt (veterinarian), who treats illness. It is a formal apprenticed occupation with several specialisations.

Examples

"Der Tierpfleger füttert die Elefanten jeden Morgen."

Natural Translation

The animal keeper feeds the elephants every morning.

Literal Translation

The animal-keeper feeds the elephants every morning.

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