havik
/ˈɦaːvɪk/masculine
The Dutch word for hawk is havik.
havik refers to a predatory bird of the Accipitridae family.
Meaning: predatory bird of Accipitridae (noun)
Which one should you use?
havikje is an informal, diminutive way to refer to a hawk.
How does it change in a sentence?
havik is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɦaːvɪk/
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'hawk' for many species, Dutch often uses havik specifically for the goshawk while using valk for the falcon.
- In a political context, Dutch speakers use havik to describe a hardliner or someone who favors aggressive action, just as in English.
- In traditional Dutch falconry terminology, a havik is distinguished from a valk by its shorter wings and longer tail.
Examples in context
- De havik ving een muis.The hawk caught a mouse.This sentence shows the action of a havik catching a mouse.Tatoeba #7684555 by MarijnKp, translation #810698 by slomox
- De havik heeft een rat gevangen.The hawk caught a rat.This sentence describes a havik that has caught a rat.Tatoeba #11522222 by megamanenm, translation #2895518 by mervert1
- Ik zag een prachtige havik tijdens mijn wandeling vandaag.I saw a beautiful hawk during my walk today.
- Haviken zijn gracieuze roofvogels die vaak hoog in de lucht zweven.Hawks are graceful birds of prey that often soar high in the sky.
- De havik vliegt hoog in de lucht.The hawk flies high in the sky.
Example conversation
Lisa and Levi are watching birds in a park.
- LisaKijk, daar vliegt een havik!Look, there flies a hawk!
- LeviJa, ik zie de havik nu ook.Yes, I see the hawk now too.
- LisaHij is echt een mooie vogel.He is a truly beautiful bird.
- LeviDat is zeker waar, Lisa.That is certainly true, Lisa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hawk” translations and entries havik, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries havik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
