ein bunter Vogel sein

Based on: bunt, Vogel
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1.

an eccentric/an original/ a rare bird

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  • Thomas ist ein bunter Vogel.
  • Thomas is an eccentric/an original/ a rare bird.
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Word of the Day – ” der Vogel”

"Der Vogel" means "bird". And German has quite a few idioms and with it. Today, we'll learn the best ones, including one about... sex.

Vocab: der Vogel, einen Vogel haben, einen Vogel zeigen, der Dreckspatz, der Lockvogel, die Schnapsdrossel, der Pechvogel

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How many meanings does the German word 'ein bunter Vogel sein' have?

ein bunter Vogel sein has 1 distinct meaning: 1. an eccentric/an original/ a rare bird .

What is 'ein bunter Vogel sein' related to?

The word 'ein bunter Vogel sein' is related to bunt and Vogel.

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Word of the Day – ” der Vogel”
"Der Vogel" means "bird". And German has quite a few idioms and with it. Today, we'll learn the best ones, including one about... sex.
Vocab: der Vogel, einen Vogel haben, einen Vogel zeigen, der Dreckspatz, der Lockvogel, die Schnapsdrossel, der Pechvogel
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