das Auerhuhn
Translation
capercaillie, wood grouse
Examples
Das Auerhuhn lebt in den Wäldern der Alpen.
The capercaillie lives in the forests of the Alps.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.nom)) is/lives... (sth.) is/lives... The capercaillie is a rare bird.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Birkhuhn (black grouse), Schneehuhn (ptarmigan)
Etymology
From 'Auer-' (from Old High German 'ūro', aurochs) + 'Huhn' (chicken). Originally meant 'aurochs chicken', referring to its habitat.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large chicken ('Huhn') singing an aria ('Auer' sounds similar) in the forest.