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How do you say "peacock" in German?
der Pfau
In German, "peacock" is der Pfau.
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Pronunciation
Pfau is pronounced PFOW, a single syllable that sounds like 'pfow', with the 'pf' blend as in 'pferd'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Pfau. Plural is Pfaue. German uses the 'pf' blend at the beginning.
Example sentence
Der Pfau hat prachtvolle Federn.
The peacock has magnificent feathers.
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How to remember der Pfau
Pfau starts with a 'pf' sound unique to German. Picture a bird fanning its tail in a proud display.
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Questions about der Pfau
How do you say "peacock" in German?
In German, "peacock" is der Pfau. It is a noun.
Is der Pfau masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Pfau. Plural is Pfaue. German uses the 'pf' blend at the beginning.
How is der Pfau used in a sentence?
Use der Pfau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Pfau hat prachtvolle Federn. (The peacock has magnificent feathers.).
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