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Nutztier

English translation: probably "livestock" unless singular

02:15 Sep 13, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Livestock / Animal Husbandry
German term or phrase: Nutztier
I assume it is the same as Hochleistungstier i.e. high productivity animals? To do with feed for animals. Thanks.
sarah
English translation:probably "livestock" unless singular
Explanation:
This is another tough one. Usually "livestock" or "farm animals" or just "animals" would be OK, "livestock" being more professional.

From your other questions on this subject, I would agree with the other postings for "livestock". One problem with "livestock" is that it is a mass noun and cannot be used for just one animal. If your "Haustier" is singular then just use "animal" or "cow" or whatever it is.

For future reference though, Duden defines "Nutztier" as "Tier das vom Menschen wirtschaftlich genutzt wird", which is very similar to the NODE "livestock" definition of "farm animals regarded as an asset" with exception of the important English word "farm". The sheepdog on a sheep ranch would normally not be considered "livestock" but the sheep would. Both the sheep and the dog are probably "Nutztiere".

Under the oversimplified Duden definition, might also fall guard dogs for commercial property, fish in a fish farm, a Seeing-Eye (guide) dog, and circus animals, none of which would probably be called "livestock" (except perhaps the circus animals) in English.

"Livestock" to me means to me that we only keep the animals to later sell them or their offspring. The "offspring" includes eggs, calves, piglets, etc.

Duden defines "Haustier" as "nicht frei lebendes, an den Menschen gewöhntes Tier, das oft aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen gehalten wird". This is a "domestic animal" according to NODE, "an animal which is tame and kept by humans".

A pure "pet" is a "domestic animal" and a "Haustier", and maybe even a "farm animal" but not "livestock" or a "Nutztier".

- HTH - Dan
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Summary of answers provided
nafarm animals or livestock
Hartmut Lau
nasee below
anni
nalivestock
Wolfgang Tiefert
nalivestock
Wolfgang Tiefert
naprobably "livestock" unless singular
Dan McCrosky (X)
naworking animal
Parrot
naanimal for human consumption or use
Gillian Searl


  

Answers


7 mins
farm animals or livestock


Explanation:
It is a legal distinction that goes to liability law. The rules for what a person has to to do avoid liability for damages caused by his livestock are a lot slacker than for the person who keeps a pet just for the fun of it, to no economic use.

Judging from what you've said, I'd go for livestock.

Hartmut Lau
United States
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8 mins
see below


Explanation:
Hi, 'Nutztiere' are animals you find on a farm, like cows, pigs, chickens. Sheep as well. '(be-)nutzen'= to use, i.e., animals that are commonly used as food/material supplies. Farm animals in English?

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35 mins
livestock


Explanation:
The translastion is definitely: livestock.

Also see: Prof. Dr. Hamblock "Englisch in Wirtschaft und Handel


    Collins (English-German)
    Leo (English-German
Wolfgang Tiefert
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1 hr
livestock


Explanation:
The translation is definitely 'livestock'



    Prof. Dr. Dieter Hamblock 'Englisch in Wirtschaft und Handel'
    Collins (English/German)
Wolfgang Tiefert
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1 hr
probably "livestock" unless singular


Explanation:
This is another tough one. Usually "livestock" or "farm animals" or just "animals" would be OK, "livestock" being more professional.

From your other questions on this subject, I would agree with the other postings for "livestock". One problem with "livestock" is that it is a mass noun and cannot be used for just one animal. If your "Haustier" is singular then just use "animal" or "cow" or whatever it is.

For future reference though, Duden defines "Nutztier" as "Tier das vom Menschen wirtschaftlich genutzt wird", which is very similar to the NODE "livestock" definition of "farm animals regarded as an asset" with exception of the important English word "farm". The sheepdog on a sheep ranch would normally not be considered "livestock" but the sheep would. Both the sheep and the dog are probably "Nutztiere".

Under the oversimplified Duden definition, might also fall guard dogs for commercial property, fish in a fish farm, a Seeing-Eye (guide) dog, and circus animals, none of which would probably be called "livestock" (except perhaps the circus animals) in English.

"Livestock" to me means to me that we only keep the animals to later sell them or their offspring. The "offspring" includes eggs, calves, piglets, etc.

Duden defines "Haustier" as "nicht frei lebendes, an den Menschen gewöhntes Tier, das oft aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen gehalten wird". This is a "domestic animal" according to NODE, "an animal which is tame and kept by humans".

A pure "pet" is a "domestic animal" and a "Haustier", and maybe even a "farm animal" but not "livestock" or a "Nutztier".

- HTH - Dan


Dan McCrosky (X)
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2 hrs
working animal


Explanation:
Collins gives this definition of a Nutztier, so I presume beasts of burden would also come into the picture.

Parrot
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4 hrs
animal for human consumption or use


Explanation:
Wahrig = dem Menschen zur Nahrung oder als Lasttier dienendes Tier


    Wahrig
Gillian Searl
United Kingdom
Local time: 13:48
Native speaker of: English
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