Schnabel Meaning in English

word

US

ˈʃnæbəɫ

SHNA-buhl

UK

ˈʃnɑːbəl

SHNAH-buhl

Definition

'Schnabel' is a German word for the beak of a bird, the hard, pointed mouthpart that birds use for eating and other tasks.

Usage & Nuances

'Schnabel' is not an English word and is recognized as a German term for 'beak'. Used in English texts about birds, German culture, or scientific contexts. Not to be confused with 'beak' or 'bill' in English.

• Spanish: pico (de ave) - Schnabel
• Portuguese (BR): bico (de pássaro) - Schnabel
• Portuguese (PT): bico (de ave) - Schnabel
• Chinese (Simplified): 鸟喙 - Schnabel
• Chinese (Traditional): 鳥喙 - Schnabel
• Hindi: चोंच (पक्षी की) - श्नाबेल
• Arabic: منقار (طائر) - شنابل
• Bengali: ঠোঁট
• Russian: клюв
• Japanese: くちばし
• Vietnamese: mỏ
• Korean: 부리
• Turkish: gaga
• Urdu: چونچ
• Indonesian: paruh

Example Sentences

The parrot's Schnabel is very colorful.

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A bird uses its Schnabel to pick up food.

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A long Schnabel helps the bird reach deep flowers.

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He studied the shape of the eagle's Schnabel for his research.

natural

In German, they call a bird's beak a 'Schnabel'.

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That stork has a huge Schnabel—perfect for catching fish.

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