noun
der Flyer, –
flyer
Ein kleines Blatt aus Papier, das Infos oder Werbung zeigt und oft verteilt wird.
The German word "Flyer" is a noun borrowed directly from English. It means a leaflet or pamphlet, usually used for advertising or informational purposes.
- The word consists of Fly, referring to flying or movement (in English), but here it is simply adopted as a whole borrowed term without German components.
- In German, a Flyer is a small printed handout.
Similar German words:
- Handzettel (leaflet)
- Flugblatt (pamphlet, flyer)
- Prospekt (brochure)
Difference:
- "Flyer" often implies a modern, usually single-page, colorful advertisement.
- "Flugblatt" or "Handzettel" can refer to older or more general leaflet types, sometimes mass-distributed.
- "Prospekt" tends to be a more detailed, folded brochure.
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Examples
Die Frau liest einen Flyer vom Supermarkt.noun
The woman is reading a flyer from the supermarket.
Hast du gestern die Flyer für das Konzert in der Stadt verteilt?noun
Did you hand out the flyers for the concert in town yesterday?
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