Nightingales Meaning in English

word · lemma: nightingale

US

ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪɫ

NYE-ting-gayl

UK

nˈaɪtɪŋɡˌeɪlz

NYE-ting-gaylz

Definition

Nightingales are small birds known for their beautiful and powerful songs, especially at night.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both literal and poetic contexts. Associated with beauty, romance, and sometimes melancholy in literature. The plural is rare in daily speech but common in poetic or descriptive writing.

• Spanish: ruiseñores
• Portuguese (BR): rouxinóis
• Portuguese (PT): rouxinóis
• Chinese (Simplified): 夜莺
• Chinese (Traditional): 夜鶯
• Hindi: बुलबुल पक्षी
• Arabic: العندليب
• Bengali: বুলবুল
• Russian: соловьи
• Japanese: ナイチンゲール
• Vietnamese: chim sơn ca
• Korean: 꾀꼴새
• Turkish: bülbüller
• Urdu: بلبلیں
• Indonesian: burung bulbul

Example Sentences

Nightingales sing at night when other birds are quiet.

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Many poems talk about nightingales in spring.

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Children read a book about nightingales in class.

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During our walk, we heard nightingales singing in the woods.

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Old legends say that nightingales bring good luck.

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I love falling asleep to the sound of nightingales outside my window.

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