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"Bird" in German: Vogel
der Vogel
Bird in German is der Vogel, a masculine noun. The plural is die Vögel with an umlaut. A little bird is ein Vögelchen.
In the park
Schau, der Vogel sitzt auf dem Zaun.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Vogel
Say it
FOH-gel
/ˈfoːɡl̩/
FOH-gel. Long o, soft g. Plural Vögel starts with FÖ like "fur" with rounded lips.
"Bird" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Vogel | bird Default. | Default. |
| die Vögel | birds Plural with ö. | Plural with ö. |
| das Vögelchen | little bird Diminutive. | Diminutive. |
| die Vogelperspektive | bird's-eye view Figurative compound. | Figurative compound. |
How to use Vogel in real life
- 1In the park
Schau, der Vogel sitzt auf dem Zaun.
Look, the bird is sitting on the fence.
Der Vogel is nominative.
- 2Morning window
Viele Vögel singen heute früh.
Many birds are singing early today.
Vögel is plural.
- 3Photo tip
Ich fotografiere den Vogel von Weitem.
I'm photographing the bird from afar.
Den Vogel is accusative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Vogel
Incorrect: die Vogeln
Correct: die Vögel
Plural is Vögel with umlaut, not Vogeln.
Incorrect: das Vogel
Correct: der Vogel
Vogel is masculine: der Vogel.
Good to know
Einen Vogel haben means to be a bit crazy, literally "to have a bird." Vogelschutz signs mark protected nesting seasons.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Birdwatching walk
ChatPal
Hörst du den Vogel dort links?
Do you hear the bird there on the left?
You
Ja. Der Vogel klingt irgendwie bekannt.
Yes. The bird sounds somehow familiar.
ChatPal
Vielleicht ein Specht. Viele Vögel sind scheu.
Maybe a woodpecker. Many birds are shy.
You
Ich bleibe still, sonst fliegt der Vogel weg.
I'll stay quiet or the bird will fly away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bird" in German
What gender is Vogel?
Masculine: der Vogel.
What is the plural?
Die Vögel.
What does einen Vogel haben mean?
To be a bit crazy (idiom).
How do you say little bird?
Das Vögelchen.
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