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0 points0823498723498721y ago0 comments

The way I (L1-english) have thought usage went is: "beestje" (as in "Huisje, Boompje, Beestje") is informal for animal, but "dier" (as in PvdD*) is formal.

So I guess I'd offer "beach critter"?

* https://www.partyfortheanimals.com/en/organizations/partij-v...

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layer81y ago

“Beest” is a wild animal, or a savage being. It’s quite similar to English “beast”. “Beestje” is a diminutive that is affectionately applied to animals. “Dier” is neutral (not formal) “animal”.

082349872349872OP1y ago

TIL (VHIG?)

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