die Schwäne
Translation
swans
Examples
Die Schwäne schwimmen auf dem See.
The swans are swimming on the lake.
Er gibt den Schwänen Brot.
He gives bread to the swans.
Grammar Patterns
((The swans)) + verb The swans do sth. The swans are swimming on the lake.
to give ((sth.)) ((to the swans)) to give sth. to the swans The children give old bread to the swans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Similar: die Gans (goose), die Ente (duck)
Etymology
From Old High German 'swan', cognate with the English word 'swan'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous ballet 'Swan Lake' (Schwanensee) to remember the word.