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hummingbird in German

hummingbird in German is Kolibri, Schwirrvogel — hummingbird means a tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.

hummingbird in German

Kolibri
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.
Schwirrvogel
noun
Any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae that have the ability to hover.

What does "hummingbird" mean?

  1. noun A tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.
    "A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar."
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hummingbird in a sentence

  • A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar.
  • Hummingbirds can fly backwards, unlike almost any other bird.

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What is "hummingbird" in German?

"hummingbird" in German is Kolibri, Schwirrvogel. hummingbird means: A tiny, fast-flying bird that can hover in place by beating its wings extremely quickly.

How do you use "hummingbird" in a sentence?

Example: "A hummingbird hovered by the red flowers, drinking nectar." In German, "hummingbird" is Kolibri, Schwirrvogel.

Are there other ways to say "hummingbird" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "hummingbird": Kolibri, Schwirrvogel.

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