Flügel
/ˈflyːɡəl/masculine
In German, wing is Flügel. Wiktionary also lists Schwinge and Fëcke.
Meaning: part of an animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Flügel | /ˈflyːɡəl/ | masculine |
| Schwinge | [ˈʃvɪŋə] (narrow) | feminine |
| Fëcke | Alemannic German, masculine | |
| Fattig | Alemannic German, masculine |
The terms in this pack refer to the part of an animal used for flight, though Flügel is also commonly used to describe a wing of a building.
Which one should you use?
Flügel is the standard and most common word for an animal's wing or a building's wing. In contrast, Schwinge is a more poetic or literary term often found in mythology or high literature. If you are referring to the wing of an aircraft in a formal or technical context, the term Tragfläche is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Fëcke and Fattig are masculine terms used in Alemannic-German dialects.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Flügel is an indeclinable noun in its plural form, which means the singular and plural are spelled the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈflyːɡəl/
Did you know?
- A grand piano is called a Flügel in German because its wooden frame is shaped like the wing of a bird.
Examples in context
- Der neue Flügel öffnet im Oktober.The new wing will open in October.This sentence shows how to use Flügel when referring to a part of a building.Tatoeba #9994461 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9993086 by CK
- Der Flügel des Vogels war gebrochen.The bird's wing was broken.This sentence uses Flügel to describe a part of an animal.Tatoeba #747156 by Manfredo, translation #45018 by CK
- Mein Büro ist in einem anderen Flügel.My office is in another wing.Tatoeba #5883149 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11770701 by sundown
- Der Vogel breitete seine Flügel aus und flog davon.The bird spread its wings and flew away.
- Die Beschädigung an der Tragfläche des Flugzeugs erforderte sofortige Reparaturen.The damage to the aircraft's wing required immediate repairs.
- Die Libelle bewegte ihre Schwingen elegant durch die Luft.The dragonfly gracefully moved its wings through the air.
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A woman and a man are observing a butterfly in the garden.
- JuliaSchau mal, der Flügel des Schmetterlings ist blau.Look, the butterfly's wing is blue.
- JulianJa, und er ist sehr groß.Yes, and it is very large.
- JuliaHat er einen kaputten Flügel?Does he have a broken wing?
- JulianNein, Julia, er sieht gesund aus.No, Julia, he looks healthy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wing” translations and entries Flügel, Schwinge, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Flügel, Schwinge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
