English–German

“swan” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃvaːn/

Example

Auf dem See schwimmt ein Schwan.

There is a swan swimming on the lake.

Illustration for Schwan (swan)

How to say “swan” in German

“Swan” in German is Schwan.

A large water bird with a long neck gliding across a lake on webbed feet.

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

Example sentences with Schwan

Der Schwan zieht elegante Bahnen auf dem Teich.

The swan glides in elegant patterns on the pond.

Tips for using Schwan

  • Schwan is masculine, with the article der, and its plural is die Schwäne, with an umlaut and a final -e.

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