turtle dove
die Turteltaube, die Turteltauben
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turtle dove
A small dove with distinctive plumage that is mainly found in Europe during the summer and has a characteristic, gentle call.
Die Turteltaube brütet in lichten Wäldern und ernährt sich hauptsächlich von Samen.
The turtle dove breeds in open woodlands and feeds mainly on seeds.
lovebird
Usually used in the plural as a humorous term for a couple in love.
Die beiden Turteltauben saßen eng aneinandergekuschelt auf dem Sofa.
The two lovebirds sat cuddled up close together on the sofa.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Turteltauben |
| genitive | der Turteltaube |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Turteltaube | die Turteltauben |
| accusative | die Turteltaube | die Turteltauben |
| dative | der Turteltaube | den Turteltauben |
| genitive | der Turteltaube | der Turteltauben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Turteltaube' (turtle dove) is a compound word made up of 'Turtel' and 'Taube' (dove). The second component shows that it is a bird from the dove family.
Im Naturschutzgebiet wurde eine Turteltaube beobachtet.
A turtle dove was spotted in the nature reserve.
Whether the bird species or a couple in love is meant can usually be understood from the context: words such as 'Ruf' (call), 'brüten' (to breed), or 'Wald' (forest) point to the animal; a reference to a couple or being in love points to the figurative meaning.
Der leise Ruf der Turteltaube war am frühen Morgen zu hören.
The gentle call of the turtle dove could be heard early in the morning.
Im Freundeskreis nennt man die frisch Verliebten nur noch die Turteltauben.
Among their friends, everyone now calls the newly in love couple the lovebirds.
When referring to the bird species, 'Turteltaube' (turtle dove) often appears with expressions related to observing nature, such as 'den Ruf der Turteltaube hören' (to hear the call of the turtle dove), 'eine Turteltaube beobachten' (to observe a turtle dove), or 'der Lebensraum der Turteltaube' (the turtle dove's habitat).
Im Sommer konnten die Wanderer den Ruf der Turteltaube hören.
In summer, the hikers were able to hear the call of the turtle dove.
In its figurative meaning, 'Turteltaube' (lovebird) often refers to two people in love as a couple. The usage is usually humorous or affectionate and is especially appropriate in situations where a couple is being very tender with each other.
Beim Familienfest neckte die Großmutter die beiden Turteltauben.
At the family celebration, the grandmother teased the two lovebirds.
