der Jungvogel
fledgling
A young bird that has not yet fully grown and is often still cared for by its parents.
EXAMPLE
Der Jungvogel saß im Nest und wartete auf seine Eltern.
The fledgling sat in the nest and waited for its parents.
der Jungvogel
fledgling
der Jungvogel, die Jungvögel
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Jungvogel, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Jungvögel |
| genitive | des Jungvogels |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Jungvogel | die Jungvögel |
| accusative | den Jungvogel | die Jungvögel |
| dative | dem Jungvogel | den Jungvögeln |
| genitive | des Jungvogels | der Jungvögel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Jungvogel' (fledgling) is made up of 'jung' (young) and 'Vogel' (bird). The first part describes the fact that the bird is at an early stage of development.
EXAMPLE
Der Jungvogel konnte noch nicht selbstständig fliegen.
The fledgling could not yet fly independently.
Typical collocations
'Jungvogel' (fledgling) is often used with verbs related to care and observation: 'einen Jungvogel füttern' (to feed a fledgling), 'finden' (to find), 'retten' (to rescue), or 'aufziehen' (to raise). The phrase 'ein verlassener Jungvogel' (an abandoned fledgling) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Die Tierschutzorganisation zog den verletzten Jungvogel vorsichtig auf.
The animal welfare organization carefully raised the injured fledgling.
Context clues
Words such as 'Nest' (nest), 'Federn' (feathers), 'Flügel' (wings), 'Eltern' (parents), or 'Futter' (food) often appear in the context of 'Jungvogel' (fledgling). Such words show that the bird is not yet fully independent.
EXAMPLE
Der Jungvogel flatterte am Boden, während seine Eltern in der Nähe nach Futter suchten.
The fledgling fluttered on the ground while its parents searched for food nearby.
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