German word

Falke

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfalkə/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfalcon

Example

Am Morgen sehe ich oft Falken am Himmel.

In the morning, I often see falcons in the sky.

Illustration for Falke (falcon)

More examples

Der Falke bei der Jagd stürzt blitzschnell herab.

The falcon during the hunt dives down at lightning speed.

Core concept

A swift bird of prey circles high, spots movement below, and dives with curved claws to seize it.

Common phrases

  • Falke bei der Jagd

    falcon during the hunt

  • Falke auf dem Felsen

    falcon on the rock

Similar words

Greifvogel: A bird of prey that catches animals with its sharp claws.
Adler: A large, powerful bird of prey that can fly high and seize prey.

Definition in German

Ein Raubvogel der Greifvögel, dessen Name oft in Artbezeichnungen und Eigennamen vorkommt (z. B. Turmfalke, Wanderfalke).

Word origin

German Falke comes through Old High German falco and Middle High German valke from Latin falco, a bird name associated with the curved shape of a sickle.

Usage tips

  • Falke is a masculine weak noun: der Falke, des Falken, and die Falken.

Related words

  • Falknerfalconernoun
  • Falkenhorstfalcon's nestnoun

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