der Adler

B2

eagle

English meaning
eagle
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Adler
Vocabulary package
Birds

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Adler in a sentence

Der Adler fliegt über die Berge.

The eagle flies over the mountains.

Declension of der Adler

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Adlerdie Adler
Accusativeden Adlerdie Adler
Dativedem Adlerden Adlern
Genitivedes Adlersder Adler

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Where Adler comes from

Zusammensetzung aus Substantiv Adel und Substantiv Aar; :mittelhochdeutsch: adelare „edler Aar“, belegt seit dem 12. Jahrhundert

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Questions about Adler

Is it der, die or das Adler?

It is der Adler — Adler is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Adler.

What is the plural of Adler?

The plural of der Adler is die Adler.

What is the genitive of Adler?

The genitive singular is des Adlers. The dative plural is den Adlern.

What does Adler mean in English?

der Adler means "eagle". For example: "Der Adler fliegt über die Berge." — "The eagle flies over the mountains."

What level is Adler in German?

Adler is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the birds vocabulary.

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