Dutch word vogel comes from Proto-Germanic *fleuganą (To fly.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *fleuganą | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To fly. |
| *fluglaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| *fuglaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Bird. |
| vogal | Old Dutch (odt) | |
| vōgel | Middle Dutch (dum) | |
| vogel | Dutch (nld) | (figuratively, , slang) A dude, cat. A bird, feathered animal. A gaai, a feathered target in archery or shooting. |