Trockenfutter
The German word for kibble is Trockenfutter.
Trockenfutter is a common term used to refer to kibble or dry food.
Meaning: animal feed (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound made of trocken, meaning dry and Futter, meaning feed or food.
Which one should you use?
While Trockenfutter refers to kibble or dry food, the term Nassfutter is used for wet or canned pet food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter, so it takes the article das.
Did you know?
- In German, the verb füttern means to feed an animal, but it is also used for 'bottle-feeding' a human baby.
- The word Futter is strictly reserved for animals and can sound quite insulting or dehumanizing if applied to a person's food.
- If a German speaker describes a person as gut gefüttert, they are subtly implying the person is overweight rather than just well-fed.
Examples in context
- Ich brauche noch etwas Trockenfutter für meinen Hund.I need to get some more kibble for my dog.
- Ich muss das Trockenfutter für den Hund kaufen.I have to buy the dry food for the dog.
- Das Trockenfutter für den Hund ist teuer.The dry food for the dog is expensive.
- Ich kaufe heute neues Trockenfutter.I am buying new kibble today.
Example conversation
A couple is checking their pet supplies in the kitchen.
- MaximilianLaura, haben wir noch genug Trockenfutter?Laura, do we still have enough dry food?
- LauraNein, die Packung ist fast leer.No, the bag is almost empty.
- MaximilianIch werde nach der Arbeit neues kaufen.I will buy new food after work.
- LauraDanke, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thanks, that is very kind of you.
