der Sperber
Translation
sparrowhawk
Examples
Ein Sperber kreiste am Himmel.
A sparrowhawk was circling in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
((der Sperber)) A noun used as a subject or object. A sparrowhawk is a bird of prey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Falke (falcon), der Habicht (hawk)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sparwāri', meaning 'sparrow-harrier'.
Memory Tips
Think of a bird that 'sperrt' (blocks) the way for sparrows ('Sperling').