English–German

“duck” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛntə/

Example

Auf dem Teich schwimmen viele Enten.

There are many ducks swimming in the pond.

Illustration for Ente (duck)

How to say “duck” in German

“Duck” in German is Ente.

A squat water bird paddling across a pond, with the domestic duck as the most familiar example.

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

Example sentences with Ente

Im Restaurant bestellte sie gebratene Ente.

At the restaurant, she ordered roasted duck.

Tips for using Ente

  • In compounds such as Zeitungsente, Ente can mean a false report rather than a bird.

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