geese
word
Definition
'Geese' is the plural form of 'goose,' referring to more than one of these large, water birds with long necks.
Usage & Nuances
'Geese' is only the plural form; use 'goose' for one bird, 'geese' for two or more. Often discussed in nature, farming, and idioms like 'wild goose chase.' Not interchangeable with 'ducks' or 'swans.'
Spanish: gansosPortuguese (BR): gansosPortuguese (PT): gansosChinese (Simplified): 鹅群Chinese (Traditional): 鵝群Hindi: हंस (बहुवचन)Arabic: إوزBengali: হাঁস (গুজ)Russian: гусиJapanese: ガチョウ（複数形）Vietnamese: ngỗng (số nhiều)Korean: 거위들Turkish: kazlarUrdu: بطخ (بطخوں کا جمع) - ہنس (جمع)Indonesian: angsa-angsa
Example Sentences
There are five geese on the lake.
basic
Geese fly in a V-shape in the sky.
basic
The farm has many geese and chickens.
basic
When the weather gets cold, the geese migrate south.
natural
We had to wait for the geese to cross the road before we could drive.
natural
The geese by the pond make a lot of noise every morning.
natural