No. 12,352 in German
vierbeiner
"Vierbeiner" means "four-legged animal."
In a sentence
Der Hund ist ein freundlicher Vierbeiner.
The dog is a friendly quadruped.
Here, "Vierbeiner" is used as a noun to refer to an animal with four legs, specifically a friendly dog in this context.
Viele Vierbeiner sind zuverlässige Begleiter für den Menschen.
Many quadrupeds are reliable companions for humans.
In this sentence, "Vierbeiner" is again a noun indicating animals with four legs, generalizing them as companions to humans.
Der Tierarzt untersucht verschiedene Vierbeiner in seiner Praxis.
The veterinarian examines various quadrupeds in his practice.
Here, "Vierbeiner" describes the diverse four-legged animals that a veterinarian deals with, showcasing a professional context.
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