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How do you say "robin" in German?
der Rotkehlchen
In German, "robin" is der Rotkehlchen.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ROHT-kayl-khen', with 'ch' making a light 'kh' sound.
Grammar notes
der Rotkehlchen is masculine. Plural: der Robins.
Example sentence
Ein Rotkehlchen sang fröhlich im Morgengrauen.
A robin sang cheerfully at dawn.
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How to remember der Rotkehlchen
It's built from rot (red) and Kehle (throat) — literally 'little red-throat', a perfect description of the bird.
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Questions about der Rotkehlchen
How do you say "robin" in German?
In German, "robin" is der Rotkehlchen. It is a noun.
Is der Rotkehlchen masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Rotkehlchen is masculine. Plural: der Robins.
How is der Rotkehlchen used in a sentence?
Use der Rotkehlchen as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Rotkehlchen sang fröhlich im Morgengrauen. (A robin sang cheerfully at dawn.).
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