German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Duck" in German: Ente
die Ente
Duck in German is die Ente, feminine. Plural is die Enten. On menus Ente means duck meat — context makes it clear.
Park
Die Ente schwimmt zum Steg.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Ente
Say it
EN-tuh
/ˈɛntə/
EN-tuh. Short e. Soft final e.
"Duck" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Ente | duck Animal. | Animal. |
| die Enten | ducks Plural. | Plural. |
| Ententeich | duck pond Parks. | Parks. |
| Ente essen | to eat duck Restaurant. | Restaurant. |
How to use Ente in real life
- 1Park
Die Ente schwimmt zum Steg.
The duck is swimming to the pier.
Die Ente.
- 2Kids feeding
Bitte füttert die Ente nicht mit Brot.
Please don't feed the duck bread.
Die Ente.
- 3Menu
Als Hauptgericht gibt es Ente mit Rotkohl.
The main course is duck with red cabbage.
Ente as food.
Mistakes English speakers make with Ente
Incorrect: der Ente
Correct: die Ente
Ente is feminine.
Incorrect: die Duck
Correct: die Ente
Use Ente, not English duck.
Good to know
Park Enten are a weekend classic. On Christmas menus, gebratene Ente competes with goose — same word, food context.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching birds at the lake
ChatPal
Siehst du die Vögel dort?
Do you see the birds over there?
You
Ja, eine Ente mit Küken.
Yes, a duck with chicks.
ChatPal
Die Ente führt sie ganz nah ans Ufer.
The duck is leading them right to the shore.
You
Süß. Die Ente passt gut auf.
Cute. The duck is watching carefully.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Duck" in German
How do you say duck?
Die Ente.
Plural?
Die Enten.
Duck on a menu?
Still Ente — means the meat dish.
Drake?
Often still Ente; Erpel is the male specifically.
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