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"Fly (insect)" in German: Fliege
die Fliege
Fly (the insect) in German is die Fliege, feminine. Plural is die Fliegen. A swatter is die Fliegenklatsche.
Kitchen
Eine Fliege sitzt auf dem Kuchen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Fliege
Say it
FLEE-geh
/ˈfliːɡə/
FLEE-geh. Long ie. Soft final e. Soft g.
"Fly (insect)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Fliege | the fly Default insect noun. | Default insect noun. |
| die Fliegen | the flies Plural. | Plural. |
| eine lästige Fliege | an annoying fly Everyday complaint. | Everyday complaint. |
| die Fliegenklatsche | fly swatter Tool. | Tool. |
How to use Fliege in real life
- 1Kitchen
Eine Fliege sitzt auf dem Kuchen.
A fly is sitting on the cake.
Eine Fliege.
- 2Window
Die Fliege findet den Ausgang nicht.
The fly cannot find the exit.
Die Fliege.
- 3Summer
Draußen summen viele Fliegen.
Outside many flies are buzzing.
Fliegen plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fliege
Incorrect: der Fliege
Correct: die Fliege
Fliege is feminine.
Incorrect: fliegen as the insect
Correct: die Fliege
Fliegen the verb means to fly; the insect is die Fliege.
Good to know
Fliege also means a bow tie. Context decides insect vs clothing. For the verb “to fly,” use fliegen.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Chasing a fly at lunch
ChatPal
Siehst du die Fliege?
Do you see the fly?
You
Ja. Die Fliege nervt total.
Yes. The fly is totally annoying.
ChatPal
Fenster auf — raus mit der Fliege.
Window open — out with the fly.
You
Geschafft. Keine Fliege mehr am Tisch.
Done. No fly on the table anymore.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fly (insect)" in German
What gender is Fliege?
Feminine: die Fliege.
Plural?
Die Fliegen.
Is Fliege also a bow tie?
Yes — context decides.
Verb to fly?
Fliegen — different word from this noun page.
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