Paarung
dieNounmating; pairing; coupling.
English translations
- 01
pairing
- 02
mating
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Akt der sexuellen Vereinigung bei Tieren zur Fortpflanzung.
- English meaning
- Mating
- Synonym
- Kopulation, Begattung
- German example
- Die Paarung der Vögel findet im Frühling statt.
- English example
- The mating of birds takes place in the spring.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Paarung
- Plural Form
- die Paarungen
Related words
- Paarungszeit
mating season
- Paarungszeit
Mating season
- Paarungsspiel
Mating ritual
- Balz
Courtship
- rollig
In heat, estrous
- Brunst
heat, estrus
- Inzucht
Inbreeding refers to the mating of genetically closely related individuals, which can lead to an increased probability of hereditary diseases.
- Brunft
Rut
- Begattung
mating
- brünstig
In heat describes the state of a female animal that is sexually receptive and ready to mate; can also be used figuratively for humans to express a strong sexual desire.
Example sentences with “Paarung”
Die Paarung der Tiere findet im Frühling statt. (The mating of the animals takes place in spring.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Paarung always biological?
Usually biological, but it can also refer to technical pairings or matching processes. It is feminine.