Translation of German word "Vogel" to English
derVogel
/foːɡl/
Meaning
NounAn animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
How to use
Vogel ('bird') is masculine: der Vogel (plural: die Vögel, with umlaut). Einen Vogel haben — To be crazy / have a screw loose (idiom). Zugvogel — Migratory bird.
🇬🇧 English
bird
Example
Der Vogel ist sehr schön.
The bird is very beautiful.
Ich sehe einen Vogel.
I see a bird.
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Common phrases
- Zugvogel— migratory bird
- einen Vogel zeigen— to tap one's forehead / suggest someone is crazy (gesture)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Vogel"?▼
The German word "der Vogel" is defined as: "An animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs."
What does the German word "der Vogel" mean?▼
The German word "der Vogel" means "bird" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Vogel"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Vogel"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Vogel ist sehr schön." (which translates as "The bird is very beautiful.").
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