No. 2,563 in German
wings
The German word for "wings" is "Flügel," meaning the limbs used for flying or something similar in shape.
In a sentence
Die Flügel des Vogels sind groß und stark.
The bird's wings are large and strong.
The word 'Flügel' refers to the literal wings of the bird used for flying.
Das Flugzeug hat mächtige Flügel, die den Flug ermöglichen.
The airplane has powerful wings that enable flight.
Here, 'Flügel' refers to the airplane wings, indicating their role in aerodynamics.
Der Sänger fühlte sich, als hätte er Flügel bekommen, als er die Bühne betrat.
The singer felt as though he had grown wings when he stepped onto the stage.
The word 'Flügel' metaphorically represents a sense of liberation or inspiration in this context.
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