Vogel
Meaning and Usage
"Vogel" in German translates to "bird" in English. It is used to refer to the feathered, winged, and usually flying vertebrate animals that lay eggs. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a person as being carefree or flighty.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Vogel" does not contain any prefixes or suffixes and has its origin in Middle High German and Old High German "fogal."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Vogel" directly translates to the English word "bird."
Cultural Context
In German culture, "Vogel" is often used in idiomatic expressions, e.g., "einen Vogel haben" (to be crazy) or "sich wie ein bunter Vogel kleiden" (to dress gaudily).
Example Sentences
- Der Vogel singt im Baum. (The bird is singing in the tree.)
- Sie ist ein freier Vogel. (She is a free spirit.)
Memory Tips
Associate the "V" in "Vogel" with "victory" or "Vögel" with "vivid" to remember that it means "bird."
Additional Vocabulary
- Synonyms: der Flügel (wing), der Sperling (sparrow), die Taube (dove)
- Antonyms: keine (no specific antonyms for "Vogel")
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine Plural: die Vögel
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "Vogel" is a noun, it doesn't have a conjugation.