German · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Eagle" in German: Adler
der Adler
Eagle in German is der Adler. Say Ein Adler kreist über dem Tal. The bald eagle is oft der Weißkopfseeadler; Germany's heraldic bird is der Bundesadler.
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How to pronounce Adler
Say it
AHD-ler
/ˈaːdlɐ/
AHD-ler. Soft a as in father. Soft final er like uh.
"Eagle" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Adler | the eagle Main word for eagle. | Main word for eagle. |
| ein Adler | an eagle Spotting one in nature. | Spotting one in nature. |
| Adler sehen | to see eagles Wildlife watching. | Wildlife watching. |
| der Bundesadler | the federal eagle German coat of arms. | German coat of arms. |
How to use Adler in real life
- 1Hiking
Schau, da fliegt ein Adler!
Look, an eagle is flying there!
Ein Adler for a sighting.
- 2Zoo
Der Adler sitzt ganz oben auf dem Ast.
The eagle is sitting way up on the branch.
Der Adler as subject.
- 3Kids book
Im Buch jagt der Adler eine Maus.
In the book the eagle hunts a mouse.
Story language with der Adler.
Mistakes English speakers make with Adler
Incorrect: die Adler (singular)
Correct: der Adler
Singular is der Adler; die Adler is plural.
Incorrect: der Eagle
Correct: der Adler
Use Adler, not English eagle.
Good to know
The Bundesadler appears on passports, euros, and official seals. In the Alps and some wildlife parks you may see real Adler; people still get excited and point—nature talk stays simple: Da, ein Adler!
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking across a valley
ChatPal
Ist das ein Adler oder nur ein Falke?
Is that an eagle or just a falcon?
You
Sieht aus wie ein Adler — große Flügel.
Looks like an eagle — big wings.
ChatPal
Wahnsinn. Ich habe selten Adler so nah gesehen.
Amazing. I've rarely seen eagles so close.
You
Ich auch nicht. Der Adler bleibt lange in der Luft.
Me neither. The eagle stays in the air a long time.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eagle" in German
How do you say eagle?
Der Adler.
Gender?
Masculine: der Adler.
Plural?
Die Adler (same form).
Federal eagle?
Der Bundesadler.
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