wings

wɪŋz
Can also be a form of:
wings: feathered limbs used for flying
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Translation of wings into German

Noun, plural

1.

bird

feathered limbs used for flying
  • Eagles have powerful wings for soaring.Adler haben kräftige Flügel zum Gleiten.
2.

architecture

extensions on the sides of a building or vehicle
  • The new library wings added much needed space for more books..Die neuen Flügel der Bibliothek boten dringend benötigten Platz für mehr Bücher
3.

theater

TECH.
side areas of a theater stage out of audience view
TECH.
  • The actors waited in the wings for their cues to enter..Die Schauspieler warteten in den Kulissen auf ihren Einsatz.
4.

hair

US
hairstyle with flipped ends
US
  • Her wings were styled perfectly for the event.Ihre Flügel waren für die Veranstaltung perfekt frisiert.
5.

aviation

TECH.
stylized insignia for pilots or air crew
TECH.
Flügel mPilotenabzeichen Flugabzeichen
  • She earned her wings after completing training.Sie erhielt ihre Flügel nach Abschluss der Ausbildung.
6.

diving

TECH.
type of scuba harness with buoyancy device
TECH.
Tarierweste Wing-Jacket
  • He adjusted his wings before diving.Er passte seine Tarierweste vor dem Tauchen an.
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Expressions with wings: examples in English and translations in German

beschneiden
einschränken
The new rules clip wings of the employees.
mit den Flügeln schlagen
die Flügel bewegen
The bird beat its wings and took off.
sich entfalten
eigene Wege gehen
After the internship, Maria spread her wings and moved abroad alone.
die Flügel stutzen
The new rules will clip his wings at work.
After leading the project, he earned his wings at the company.
die Flügel stutzen
The new rules clip the wings of the committee.

Images of wings

  • wings: feathered limbs used for flying
    (bird) Flügel
  • wings: extensions on the sides of a building or vehicle
    (architecture) Flügel
  • wings: stylized insignia for pilots or air crew
    (aviation) Flügel
  • wings: type of scuba harness with buoyancy device
    (diving) Tarierweste

Examples of wings in a sentence

  • Butterflies have delicate wings with vibrant colors.
  • The hospital's new wings include state-of-the-art operating rooms.
  • The mansion's wings were added in the 19th century.
  • The props were stored in the wings.
  • She peeked from the wings to see the audience.
  • Her wings curled outward beneath her hat.
wing
wɪŋ
Noun
1.

medical

part of a bird's body used for flying
  • The eagle spread its wings and soared into the sky..Der Adler breitete seine Flügel aus und stieg in den Himmel
2.

aviation

TECH.
part of an aircraft that generates lift
TECH.
Flügel mTragfläche f
  • The plane's left wing was damaged during the storm..Der linke Flügel des Flugzeugs wurde während des Sturms beschädigt
Verb
1.

improvise

intr.US
act or speak without preparation
intr.US
  • He had to wing his speech at the event.Er musste seine Rede auf der Veranstaltung improvisieren.
2.

aviation

intr.
travel through the air, typically by flying
intr.
  • The bird winged across the sky effortlessly..Der Vogel flog mühelos über den Himmel.
3.

injury

tr.
slightly injure an arm or other limb
tr.
verwunden leicht verletzen streifen
  • The hunter winged the bird.Der Jäger verwundete den Vogel leicht.

Expressions with wing: examples in English and translations in German

improvisieren
I didn't study for the test, so I had to wing it.
fliegen
The birds take wing at the first sign of danger..
unter ihre Fittiche
unter ihre Obhut
She took the new employee under her wing.
unter jemandes Obhut
unter jemandes Fittiche
She learned a lot under his wing.
unter den Fittichen von
He learned the trade under the wing of a master craftsman.
gut Glück
They made it through the storm on a wing and a prayer.

Translations of "wings" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Flügel

This innovative technology could give wings to smaller companies in the market.

Diese innovative Technologie könnte kleineren Firmen auf dem Markt Flügel verleihen.

Flügeln

With delicate wings, the chafer fluttered gracefully from one flower to another.

Mit zarten Flügeln flatterte der Maikäfer anmutig von einer Blume zur anderen.

Tragflächen

The fuselage, wings and engines are completely painted brilliant white.

Rumpf, Tragflächen und Triebwerke sind komplett in strahlendem Weiß lackiert.

Schwingen

With haggard wings spread wide, the hawk glided gracefully through the air.

Mit weit ausgebreiteten, zerzausten Schwingen glitt der Falke anmutig durch die Luft.

Seitenflügel

Their chanting sounded from somewhere in the lateral wings of the temple.

Ihr Gesang ertönte wohl von irgendwo her aus einem der Seitenflügel des Tempels.

Kotflügel

The wings, doors and bonnet are made of aluminium.

Die Kotflügel sowie Türen und Motorhaube sind aus Alu gefertigt.

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Other translations for wings:

  • Seitenflügeln
  • Kotflügeln

wings: Examples and translations in context

They put away double the amount of wings compared to everyone else.

Sie haben die doppelte Menge Flügel verdrückt im Vergleich zu allen anderen.

The new regulations will surely clip the wings of independent journalists everywhere.

Die neuen Vorschriften werden unabhängigen Journalisten überall eindeutig die Flügel stutzen.

In her latest novel, the young heroine finally spreads her wings creatively.

In ihrem neuesten Roman breitet die junge Heldin endlich ihre Flügel kreativ aus.

The swan's downy wings glided gracefully over the tranquil lake.

Die flaumigen Flügel des Schwans glitten anmutig über den ruhigen See.

Given real responsibility, the interns spread their wings and surprised everyone.

Mit echter Verantwortung breiteten die Praktikanten ihre Flügel aus und überraschten alle.

The dragon appeared in all its glory, wings spread across the valley.

Der Drache erschien in voller Pracht, die Flügel über das Tal ausgebreitet.

College was the place where he expanded his wings and discovered journalism.

Im Studium breitete er seine Flügel aus und entdeckte den Journalismus für sich.

As the orchestra's conductor, he could finally spread his wings artistically.

Als Dirigent des Orchesters konnte er endlich künstlerisch seine Flügel ausbreiten.

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