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How do you say "swan" in German?
der Schwan
In German, "swan" is der Schwan.
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Pronunciation
Schwan is pronounced SHVAHN, where Shv rhymes with 'sh' plus 'v', and ahn rhymes with 'on'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun, der Schwan. Plural is Schwaene. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Example sentence
Der Schwan gleitet anmutig über den See.
The swan glides gracefully across the lake.
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How to remember der Schwan
Schwan is the German word for this elegant water bird. The 'schw' combination is typical of German.
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Questions about der Schwan
How do you say "swan" in German?
In German, "swan" is der Schwan. It is a noun.
Is der Schwan masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun, der Schwan. Plural is Schwaene. Stress falls on the first syllable.
How is der Schwan used in a sentence?
Use der Schwan as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Schwan gleitet anmutig über den See. (The swan glides gracefully across the lake.).
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