Zwergkaninchen

dwarf rabbit

noun TSVAIRK-ka-neen-khen Rare

Also means

miniature rabbit (pet)

Usage Note

Zwergkaninchen ('dwarf rabbit') is the most popular small pet rabbit breed in Germany. Despite its name, it is a domestic breed (Hauskaninchen), not a wild animal. German animal welfare guidelines require it be kept in pairs, not alone.

Examples

"Das Mädchen bekam zu Weihnachten zwei Zwergkaninchen geschenkt."

Natural Translation

The girl received two dwarf rabbits as a Christmas gift.

Literal Translation

The girl received to Christmas two dwarf-rabbits gifted.

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