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"Parrot" in German: Papagei
der Papagei
Parrot in German is der Papagei. Say Der Papagei spricht ein paar Wörter. Plural is die Papageien.
Pet shop
Der Papagei sitzt ganz oben auf der Stange.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Papagei
Say it
pa-pa-GUY
/papaˈɡaɪ̯/
pa-pa-GUY. Soft g. Soft ei like eye. Stress last syllable.
"Parrot" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Papagei | the parrot Main masculine noun. | Main masculine noun. |
| die Papageien | the parrots Plural. | Plural. |
| ein Papagei | a parrot Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| der Papagei spricht | the parrot talks Classic pet joke. | Classic pet joke. |
How to use Papagei in real life
- 1Pet shop
Der Papagei sitzt ganz oben auf der Stange.
The parrot is sitting right at the top of the perch.
Der Papagei.
- 2Visit
Ihr Papagei kann meinen Namen sagen.
Their parrot can say my name.
Ihr Papagei.
- 3Noise
Der Papagei schreit, wenn die Tür klingelt.
The parrot screeches when the doorbell rings.
Schreit = screeches.
Mistakes English speakers make with Papagei
Incorrect: die Papagei
Correct: der Papagei
Papagei is masculine: der Papagei.
Incorrect: zwei Papagei
Correct: zwei Papageien
Plural is Papageien.
Good to know
Talking Papageien are a classic comedy image in German too. Pet owners still stress quiet housing rules—neighbors notice loud birds.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend with birds
ChatPal
Darf ich den Papagei kurz fotografieren?
May I quickly photograph the parrot?
You
Klar. Der Papagei ist heute ruhig.
Sure. The parrot is calm today.
ChatPal
Süß. Reagiert der Papagei auf Pfeifen?
Cute. Does the parrot react to whistling?
You
Manchmal. Dann imitiert der Papagei uns.
Sometimes. Then the parrot imitates us.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Parrot" in German
How do you say parrot?
Der Papagei.
Gender?
Masculine: der Papagei.
Plural?
Die Papageien.
Pronunciation tip?
Stress the last syllable; ei like eye.
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