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Etymology

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From trekken (to migrate) +‎ vogel (bird).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtrɛkˌfoː.ɣəl/
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  • Hyphenation: trek‧vo‧gel

Noun

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trekvogel m (plural trekvogels, diminutive trekvogeltje n)

  1. migratory bird
    Synonym: trekker
    Antonym: standvogel
    Coordinate terms: broedvogel, deeltrekker, doortrekker, dwaalgast, wintergast, zomergast

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