noun
die Fliege, -n
fly
The German word "Fliege" is a noun with two common meanings:
- Fly (the insect)
- Bow tie (a piece of men's neckwear)
The word itself originates from the verb "fliegen" which means "to fly."
Similar words:
- For the insect meaning:
- Insekt (insect)
- Mücke (mosquito)
- For the bow tie meaning:
- Krawatte (tie)
- Halstuch (neck scarf)
Differences:
- Fliege as an insect specifically refers to flies, while Insekt is the general term for any insect.
- Fliege as bow tie differs from Krawatte (standard necktie) by its shape and style; a bow tie is tied in a bow, whereas a Krawatte is traditionally a long fabric strip.
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Examples
Die Fliege summt um meinen Kopf.noun
The fly is buzzing around my head.
Eine Fliege sitzt auf dem Tisch.noun
A fly is sitting on the table.
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