des Vogels
Translation
of the bird, bird's
Examples
Das Lied des Vogels ist schön.
The song of the bird is beautiful.
Die Farbe des Vogels ist blau.
The color of the bird is blue.
Grammar Patterns
Noun + ((et2)) sth. of the ... That is the nest of the bird.
Similar Words
Synonyms: None; Antonyms: None
Etymology
This is the genitive singular form of 'der Vogel' (the bird). The '-s' ending marks possession for masculine and neuter nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of the English possessive 's, as in 'the bird's song'. The German genitive '-s' in 'des Vogels' serves a similar function.