artgerecht

species-appropriate; humane

English translations

  1. 01

    species-appropriate

  2. 02

    suitable for the species

Word details

German meaning
Artgerecht bedeutet, dass die Haltung und Behandlung von Tieren ihren natürlichen Bedürfnissen und Verhaltensweisen entspricht.
English meaning
Species-appropriate means that the keeping and treatment of animals corresponds to their natural needs and behaviors.
Synonym
natürlich, tiergerecht
German example
Wir achten auf eine artgerechte Haltung unserer Haustiere.
English example
We pay attention to species-appropriate keeping of our pets.
Comparative
artgerechterSuperlative: am artgerechtesten

Example sentences with “artgerecht”

  1. Die Haltung der Tiere ist artgerecht. (The keeping of the animals is species-appropriate.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'artgerecht' an adjective?

Yes, it is an adjective used to describe animal welfare standards.