der Emmerling
Translation
yellowhammer
Examples
Ein Emmerling singt auf dem Baum.
A yellowhammer is singing on the tree.
Der Emmerling ist ein kleiner Singvogel.
The yellowhammer is a small songbird.
Grammar Patterns
((the yellowhammer)) as a subject. The yellowhammer builds its nest in the bushes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Goldammer; Similar: Fink (finch), Spatz (sparrow).
Etymology
From Old High German 'amaro' (bunting). 'Emmerling' is a variant of 'Ammerling', a type of bunting.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bird with 'emerald' and yellow feathers, an 'Emmerling'.