Eulenjunges
neuter
The English phrase owlet is translated into German as Eulenjunges. If unsure, use Eulenjunges. Wiktionary also lists junge Eule.
Meaning: a young owl (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eulenjunges | neuter | |
| junge Eule | /ˈjʊŋə ˈʔɔɪ̯lə/ (word by word) | feminine |
The term refers to a young owl.
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun Eulenjunges is made of Eule (owl) and Junges (young one or offspring).
Which one should you use?
Eulenjunges is a single compound noun, whereas junge Eule is a noun phrase consisting of an adjective and a noun, which is often used in more descriptive contexts.
Did you know?
- In German folklore, the Eule is not always a symbol of wisdom but was historically seen as a bird of ill omen or a herald of death.
- The word Eule is a feminine noun in German, but its young, Eulenjunges, is neuter.
- German uses the word Junges for the offspring of many different animals, effectively making the word 'owlet' a combination of 'owl' and 'baby'.
Examples in context
- Das Küken der Eule ist sehr niedlich.The owlet is very cute.
- Schau, das Uhlenkind fliegt zum ersten Mal!Look, the owlet is flying for the first time!
- Wir haben ein Eulenjunges im Wald gesehen.We saw an owlet in the forest.
- Das Eulenjunges braucht viel Nahrung.The owlet needs a lot of food.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are looking at a bird photography book.
- JuliaSchau mal, dieses Eulenjunges ist so süß!Look, this owlet is so cute!
- LukasJa, das Eulenjunges hat sehr große Augen.Yes, the owlet has very large eyes.
- JuliaMöchtest du auch ein Foto davon machen?Do you want to take a photo of it too?
- LukasGerne, ich liebe kleine Vögel.Gladly, I love small birds.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “owlet” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Junge, Eule) and can differ in connected speech.
