Vögel
The English phrase birds is translated into German as Vögel.
Vögel refers to feathered animals that have wings and can typically fly.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Vogel.
Did you know?
- In German, the word vögeln derived from Vogel is a vulgar slang term for having sex.
- The word Vogel is used in the slang expression einen Vogel haben, which literally means 'to have a bird' but actually means to be crazy.
- The German word Vogel is a cognate of the English word 'fowl', though they have diverged in meaning over centuries.
Examples in context
- Die Vögel sind rot.The birds are red.This sentence is useful for describing the color of the birds.Tatoeba #3302730 by al_ex_an_der, translation #3165947 by shekitten
- Das hier sind Vögel.These are birds.This sentence is useful for identifying what something is.Tatoeba #9968550 by wolfgangth, translation #371010 by saeb
- Die Vögel legen Eier.Birds lay eggs.This sentence is useful for describing a characteristic behavior of birds.Tatoeba #792832 by Esperantostern, translation #278220 by CK
- Die Vögel singen in den Bäumen.The birds are singing in the trees.
- Die Vögel bauen ihre Nester im Frühling.The birds build their nests in spring.
- Die kleinen Vögel sind so süß!The little birds are so cute!
- Schau mal, da fliegt ein bunter Vogel!Look, there's a colorful bird flying!
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Example conversation
A couple is watching nature at a park.
- JulianSiehst du die Vögel dort?Do you see the birds there?
- HannahJa, die Vögel sind sehr schön.Yes, the birds are very beautiful.
- JulianIch liebe kleine Vögel.I love small birds.
- HannahDas stimmt, Julian.That is true, Julian.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
