English–German
“pigeon” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtaʊ̯bə/
Example
Sie füttert die Tauben im Park.
She is feeding the pigeons in the park.
How to say “pigeon” in German
“Pigeon” in German is Taube.
A familiar flock bird associated with squares and rooftops, with a second reading of Taube as a deaf woman in suitable context.
Example sentences with Taube
Eine Taube setzte sich auf den Fenstersims.
A pigeon perched on the windowsill.
Tips for using Taube
- German uses Taube for both pigeon and dove, so context or a compound such as Stadttaube can provide greater precision.