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wing in German

wing in German is Flügel, Schwinge, Tragfläche — wing means one of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

wing in German

Flügel
noun
Schwinge
noun
Flügel
noun
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
Tragfläche
noun
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
Tragflügel
noun
(aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.
Gebäudeflügel
noun
Gebäudetrakt
noun
Kotflügel
noun
(nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
Flügel
noun
(nautical) That part of the hold or orlop of a vessel which is nearest the sides. In a fleet, one of the extremities when the ships are drawn up in line, or when forming the two sides of a triangle.
improvisieren
verb
(transitive) To act or speak extemporaneously; to improvise; to wing it.

What does "wing" mean?

  1. noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
    "The eagle spread its wings and glided over the valley."
  2. noun A section or faction of a building, organization, or political party.
    "The hospital opened a new wing for cancer treatment."
  3. verb To improvise something without preparation, as in "wing it".
    "I didn't have time to prepare, so I just winged the presentation."

wing in a sentence

  • The eagle spread its wings and glided over the valley.
  • The plane's wing was damaged by hail during the flight.
  • The hospital opened a new wing for cancer treatment.
  • She belongs to the more progressive wing of the party.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wing" in German?

"wing" in German is Flügel, Schwinge, Tragfläche. wing means: One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

How do you use "wing" in a sentence?

Example: "The eagle spread its wings and glided over the valley." In German, "wing" is Flügel, Schwinge, Tragfläche.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "wing": Flügel, Schwinge, Tragfläche, Tragflügel, Gebäudeflügel, Gebäudetrakt.

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