tierlich
animal-like; relating to animals
English translations
- 01
animal
- 02
zoological
Word details
- German meaning
- Sich auf Tiere beziehend, von Tieren stammend oder zu Tieren gehörig.
- English meaning
- Animal
- Synonym
- animalisch
- German example
- Tierliche Produkte sind beispielsweise Fleisch, Milch und Eier.
- English example
- Animal products include meat, milk, and eggs.
Related words
- despektierlich
Disrespectful means lacking respect, derogatory, or contemptuous.
- ratierlich
In installments
- reputierlich
Having a good reputation, reputable.
- zinsbar
Interest-bearing
Example sentences with “tierlich”
Er zeigte ein fast tierliches Verhalten. (He showed almost animal-like behavior.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'tierlich' common?
It is somewhat rare and literary. 'Tierisch' is the much more common adjective for 'animal'.