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"Owl" in German: Eule
die Eule
Owl in German is die Eule. Plural is die Eulen. A night owl person is eine Nachteule. Forest posters love the Uhu, a large eagle owl.
Forest walk
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How to pronounce Eule
Say it
OY-luh
/ˈɔʏ̯lə/
OY-luh. Eu like oy in boy. Soft final e.
"Owl" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Eule | the owl Standard bird. | Standard bird. |
| die Eulen | the owls Plural. | Plural. |
| Nachteule | night owl (person) Someone up late. | Someone up late. |
| Uhu | eagle owl Large owl species. | Large owl species. |
How to use Eule in real life
- 1Forest walk
Nachts ruft eine Eule irgendwo im Wald.
At night an owl calls somewhere in the forest.
Eine Eule.
- 2Kids' book
Die Eule auf dem Cover sieht klug aus.
The owl on the cover looks clever.
Die Eule.
- 3Self-joke
Ich bin eine echte Nachteule vor Deadlines.
I'm a real night owl before deadlines.
Nachteule compound still contains Eule.
Mistakes English speakers make with Eule
Incorrect: der Owl
Correct: die Eule
Use Eule, feminine.
Incorrect: das Eule
Correct: die Eule
Gender is die.
Good to know
Eulen symbolize wisdom in school motifs. People joke Ich bin keine Eule when they hate early mornings — or claim Nachteule status proudly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing birds on a campsite
ChatPal
War das eine Eule?
Was that an owl?
You
Ja. Die Eule ruft seit Mitternacht.
Yes. The owl has been calling since midnight.
ChatPal
Spannend. Ich habe noch nie eine Eule live gehört.
Exciting. I've never heard an owl live before.
You
Leise sein — gleich ruft die Eule wieder.
Be quiet — the owl will call again soon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Owl" in German
How do you say owl?
Die Eule.
Plural?
Die Eulen.
Night owl (person)?
Nachteule.
Gender?
Feminine: die Eule.
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