Entlein

The German word "Entlein" is a noun and is a diminutive form of "Ente", meaning "duck."

• Ente = duck
• The suffix "-lein" is a diminutive ending that makes it "little" or "young" — so "Entlein" means "little duck" or "duckling."

Similar words:

• Küken (chick)
• Kälbchen (calf, diminutive)
• Lämmchen (lamb, diminutive)

Difference:

• "Entlein" specifically refers to a young duck, whereas words like "Küken" or "Lämmchen" refer to young animals of other species, and the diminutive suffix "-chen" or "-lein" generally makes the noun refer to a smaller or younger form.