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Habicht
German → American English
American English
hawk
Greifvogel aus der Familie der Habichtartigen; im Englischen oft mit hawk oder goshawk übersetzt.
Ein Habicht kreiste über dem Wald.Habicht is a specific bird of prey; in everyday German, people may use Falke or Greifvogel more broadly, so use Habicht when you mean a goshawk-like bird specifically.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Habicht mean in English?
Habicht means hawk, more specifically a goshawk.
Is Habicht the same as hawk?
It is often translated as hawk, but it usually refers more specifically to a goshawk.
How do you say a hawk in German?
A hawk can be translated as Habicht in some contexts, though Falke or Greifvogel may also fit depending on the bird.