der Sperber
Translation
sparrowhawk
Examples
Ein Sperber kreiste am Himmel.
A sparrowhawk was circling in the sky.
Grammar Patterns
((der Sperber)) A noun used as a subject or object. A sparrowhawk is a bird of prey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Falke (falcon), der Habicht (hawk)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'sparwāri', which translates to 'sparrow-harrier'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the verb 'sperren' (to block), as if it blocks the path of sparrows.