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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

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-voor-de-dieren?lang=en-US https://www.partyfortheanimals.com/en/organizations/partij-v...

layer8 2y 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”.
- 082349872349872 2y ago
  TIL (VHIG?)