Flock

dieNoun

die Herde (animals); der Schwarm (birds)

Word details

German meaning
Ein einzelnes Eiskristall, das in Form einer sechseckigen Schneeflocke vom Himmel fällt.
English meaning
Snowflake
Synonym
Eiskristall
German example
Jede Schneeflocke ist einzigartig.
English example
Each snowflake is unique.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schneeflocke
Plural Form
die Schneeflocken

Example sentences with “Flock”

  1. A flock of sheep. (Eine Herde Schafe.)

Frequently asked questions

Why are there different words for 'flock'?

German distinguishes by species: 'Herde' for land animals, 'Schwarm' for birds/fish.