Brieftaube
dieNouncarrier pigeon; homing pigeon
English translations
- 01
homing pigeon
- 02
carrier pigeon
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Taube, die trainiert wurde, Nachrichten über weite Strecken zu transportieren.
- English meaning
- Homing pigeon
- Synonym
- Taube, Botentaube
- German example
- Früher wurden Brieftauben verwendet, um Nachrichten schnell zu übermitteln.
- English example
- Homing pigeons were used in the past to quickly transmit messages.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Brieftaube
- Plural Form
- die Brieftauben
Related words
- Brieftaubenzüchterin
Pigeon breeder (female)
- Brieftaubenzüchter
A pigeon breeder is a person who breeds and trains homing pigeons to use them for competitive flights.
- Taubensport
The breeding and training of carrier pigeons for racing.
Example sentences with “Brieftaube”
Früher nutzte man die Brieftaube zur Nachrichtentechnik. (In the past, people used carrier pigeons for communication.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Brieftaube feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Brieftaube).