die Eule
Translation
owl
Examples
Die Eule jagt nachts Mäuse.
The owl hunts mice at night.
Man hört den Ruf der Eule im Wald.
You can hear the call of the owl in the forest.
Grammar Patterns
((die Eule)) the owl The owl is a symbol of wisdom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kauz (tawny owl)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ūwila', cognate with English 'owl'. Both are likely onomatopoeic, imitating the bird's call.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Eu-le' (oi-luh) can be imagined as a soft, wise hoot in the night.