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How to Say ‘I'm a peacock.’ in German

Ich bin ein Pfau.

ikh bin ine pfow

[ikh bin ine pfow]

💬 Usage Tip: Pf at the start is said with both sounds, a quick p then f: (pfow). Same in Pferd "horse" and Pfeffer "pepper".

Phrase Breakdown

Ich bin

ikh bin

I am

The 'ch' in 'ich' is a soft hissing sound, like a whispered 'h' with your tongue high.

Example

Ich bin müde.

I am tired.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

bin

[bin]

First-person singular form of 'sein' meaning 'to be.'

Example

Beim Kennenlernen sage ich: Ich bin neu hier.

When meeting people I say: I am new here.

ein Pfau.

ine pfow

a peacock.

Pronounce both p and f together: 'pfow'. Don't drop the p.

Example

Der Pfau ist bunt.

The peacock is colorful.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

Pfau

[pfow]

peacock

Masculine noun (der Pfau); colourful bird, popular costume.

Example

Der Pfau hat schöne Federn.

The peacock has beautiful feathers.

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