der Sperling
C1a sparrow (wenig benutzt)
- English meaning
- a sparrow (wenig benutzt)
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Sperlinge
- CEFR level
- C1 — Advanced
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Sperling in a sentence
Der Sperling nistet unter dem Dach.
The sparrow nests under the roof.
Declension of der Sperling
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Sperling | die Sperlinge |
| Accusative | den Sperling | die Sperlinge |
| Dative | dem Sperling | den Sperlingen |
| Genitive | des Sperlings | der Sperlinge |
Where Sperling comes from
Seit dem 11. Jahrhundert belegt; mittelhochdeutsch sperlinc, zu althochdeutsch speriling, Verkleinerungsform zu sparo ‚Sperling, Spatz‘ (woraus alemannisch Spar).
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Questions about Sperling
Is it der, die or das Sperling?
It is der Sperling — Sperling is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Sperlinge.
What is the plural of Sperling?
The plural of der Sperling is die Sperlinge.
What is the genitive of Sperling?
The genitive singular is des Sperlings. The dative plural is den Sperlingen.
What does Sperling mean in English?
der Sperling means "a sparrow (wenig benutzt)". For example: "Der Sperling nistet unter dem Dach." — "The sparrow nests under the roof."
What level is Sperling in German?
Sperling is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the birds vocabulary.
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