In German
Vogel
Meaning: bird
Formal or informal? “Vogel” is the general word for bird. A small songbird is often just “der Vogel” too, and a sparrow is “der Spatz”.
Example sentences
Der Vogel singt im Baum.
The bird sings in the tree.
Die Vögel fliegen nach Süden.
The birds fly south.
Ich füttere die Vögel im Garten.
I feed the birds in the garden.
Grammar note
“Der Vogel” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. The plural is “die Vögel”, with an umlaut on the “o”.
Common mistake
Don't say “die Vogel”. The article is “der Vogel”, masculine. Remember the umlaut in the plural: “Vögel”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of “Vogel”?
“Vögel”, with an umlaut on the “o”.
What is the German word for sparrow?
“Der Spatz”.