Fasan
/faˈzaːn/masculine
The English word pheasant is translated into German as Fasan. Wiktionary also lists Fasanenhuhn.
Meaning: bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fasan | /faˈzaːn/ | masculine |
| Fasanenhuhn | neuter |
A pheasant is a bird of the family Phasianidae, which is often hunted for food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Fasan is Fasane.
How do you pronounce it?
/faˈzaːn/
Did you know?
- The German word Fasan shares a distant linguistic root with the English word 'pheasant', as both eventually trace back to the Greek word for the city of 'Phasia'.
- The term Fasanenhuhn literally translates to 'pheasant chicken', reflecting a traditional German way of classifying game birds.
- In German hunting culture, the Fasan is often associated with the 'stately' nature of the bird, leading to the use of the word in aristocratic hunting traditions.
Examples in context
- Es ist ein Fasan.It's a pheasant.Tatoeba #3089763 by Manfredo, translation #67103 by CM
- Alle Jäger wollen wissen, wo der Fasan ist.Every hunter wants to know where the pheasant is.Tatoeba #12557332 by Yorwba, translation #2889439 by Ooneykcall
- Wie schmeckt Fasan?What does pheasant taste like?Tatoeba #12557328 by Yorwba, translation #12331291 by ddnktr
- Der Fasan ist ein häufiges Ziel für Jäger in DeutschlandThe pheasant is a common target for hunters in Germany
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple discusses a meal at a restaurant.
- JuliaIst der Fasan heute frisch?Is the pheasant fresh today?
- JulianJa, der Fasan ist sehr lecker.Yes, the pheasant is very delicious.
- JuliaDann bestelle ich den Fasan für mich.Then I will order the pheasant for myself.
- JulianGute Wahl, Julia!Good choice, Julia!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pheasant” translations and entries Fasan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
