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How do you say "eagle" in German?

der Adler

Noun Masculine

In German, "eagle" is der Adler.

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Pronunciation

Adler is pronounced AHD-ler, where the 'a' is like the 'a' in 'father' and 'ler' rhymes with 'yer'.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun, der Adler. Plural is Adler. The word can refer to any large eagle, especially the Golden Eagle.

Example sentence

Der Adler fliegt hoch über die Berge.

The eagle flies high over the mountains.

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How to remember der Adler

Adler sounds somewhat like the English surname 'Adler' and refers to a majestic, soaring bird.

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Questions about der Adler

How do you say "eagle" in German?

In German, "eagle" is der Adler. It is a noun.

Is der Adler masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun, der Adler. Plural is Adler. The word can refer to any large eagle, especially the Golden Eagle.

How is der Adler used in a sentence?

Use der Adler as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Adler fliegt hoch über die Berge. (The eagle flies high over the mountains.).

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