English–German

“bird” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfoːgl̩/

Example

Am frühen Morgen hört man viele Vögel singen.

Early in the morning, many birds can be heard singing.

Illustration for Vogel (bird)

How to say “bird” in German

“Bird” in German is Vogel.

A feathered animal perched on a branch, taking to the air, or singing outdoors.

Full entry for Vogel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Vogel

Im Herbst ziehen Vögel nach Süden.

In autumn, birds migrate south.

Tips for using Vogel

  • Vogel is masculine with the article der, and its plural is Vögel with an umlaut.

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