der Schwan
Translation
swan
Examples
Ein weißer Schwan schwimmt auf dem See.
A white swan is swimming on the lake.
Grammar Patterns
a swan ((subject)) A swan is a bird.
Similar Words
Gans (goose), Ente (duck)
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *swanaz. Cognate with the English word 'swan'.
Memory Tips
The German word 'Schwan' sounds very similar to the English 'swan', making it easy to remember. Also, think of the famous ballet 'Swan Lake' (Schwanensee).