Do not mix them up
der Spatz
Vogel is the broad category; Spatz is one specific small bird species.
bird
/ˈfoːɡl̩/Der Vogel singt fröhlich im Frühlingswald. The bird sings joyfully in the spring forest. | Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominativ | der Vogel | die Vögel |
| akkusativ | den Vogel | die Vögel |
| dativ | dem Vogel | den Vögeln |
| genitiv | des Vogels | der Vögel |
Nouns ending in -el referring to fauna or tools are usually masculine (der Vogel, der Esel, der Igel, der Löffel).
einen Vogel haben
der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm
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Vogel is the general animal term. A specific species might be Spatz, Amsel or Adler.
Do not mix them up
Vogel is the broad category; Spatz is one specific small bird species.
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Mia: Welcher Vogel singt da?Which bird is singing there?
Felix: Das könnte eine Amsel sein.That could be a blackbird.