English Sentence:

Penguins cannot fly, but they can swim very well.

German Translation:

Pinguine können nicht fliegen, doch sie können sehr gut schwimmen.

Listen to German Sentence:

Play Sound

Words used:

der Pinguin   (Pl: Pinguine)

penguin

[Show Details]
können

1. can, may 2. to be able to do

Here: can, may

[Show Details]
nicht

not

[Show Details]
fliegen

to fly

[Show Details]
doch

1. however, but 2. after all

Here: however, but

[Show Details]
sie

1. she 2. they 3. them 4. it (regarding things) 5. her

Here: they

[Show Details]
können

1. can, may 2. to be able to do

Here: can, may

[Show Details]
sehr gut

very good

[Show Details]
schwimmen

to swim

[Show Details]



Learn German and other languages online with our audio flashcard system and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises, games and listening exercises.

Click here to Sign Up Free!

Or sign up via Facebook/Google with one click:

    Log in with Google

Watch a short Intro by a real user!