Habicht
The German word for hawk is Habicht.
Habicht refers to a predatory bird of Accipitridae (noun).
Meaning: predatory bird of Accipitridae (noun)
Did you know?
- The term Habichtsblick is used not only for birds but as a common metaphor for a boss or teacher who notices every tiny mistake.
- The English word 'hawk' and the German word Habicht are distant cousins coming from the same ancient Proto-West Germanic root.
- While English speakers often conflate the two, German maintains a strict distinction between a hawk, Habicht, and a falcon, Falke.
Examples in context
- Der Habicht fing eine Maus.The hawk caught a mouse.This sentence demonstrates the use of Habicht in a simple sentence about a hawk catching a mouse.Tatoeba #967303 by Manfredo, translation #810698 by slomox
- Die majestätische Erscheinung des Adlers ähnelt der eines Falkens.The majestic appearance of the eagle resembles that of a hawk.
- Schau, ein Falke!Look, a hawk!
- Ein Habicht flog über das Feld.A hawk flew over the field.
- Dort oben sitzt ein Habicht auf einem Ast.A hawk is sitting on a branch up there.
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are hiking in the forest.
- SarahSchau mal, da oben ist ein Habicht!Look, there is a hawk up there!
- MaximilianJa, ich sehe ihn auch.Yes, I see it too.
- SarahEr ist wirklich beeindruckend.He is truly impressive.
- MaximilianDas stimmt, ein sehr schöner Vogel.That's true, a very beautiful bird.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Habicht, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
