das Rebhuhn
Translation
partridge
Examples
Im Feld sahen wir ein Rebhuhn.
We saw a partridge in the field.
Der Jäger nähert sich den Rebhühnern.
The hunter is approaching the partridges.
Grammar Patterns
das Rebhuhn (nominative) The partridge pecks grains.
des Rebhuhns (genitive) The partridge's feathers are brown.
dem Rebhuhn (dative) The fox sneaks up on the partridge.
das Rebhuhn (accusative) The falcon hunts the partridge.
Similar Words
Fasan (pheasant), Wachtel (quail)
Etymology
From 'Rebe' (vine) + 'Huhn' (hen/chicken), as they were often found in vineyards.
Memory Tips
Imagine a hen ('Huhn') running through the grape vines ('Reben').