NOUN

Fliege/ˈfliːɡə/fly (insect); bow tie

Fliege is a German noun that means fly (insect) or bow tie. It is pronounced /ˈfliːɡə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Fliegen".

Definitions

1.a small flying insect(insect)

a.a common two-winged insect

Eine Fliege summte an der Fensterscheibe.A fly was buzzing at the window.

2.bow tie (a necktie tied in a bow)(clothing)

a.men's formal neckwear

Er trägt eine schwarze Fliege zum Anzug.He is wearing a black bow tie with his suit.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Fliegedie Fliegen
Genitiveder Fliegeder Fliegen
Dativeder Fliegeden Fliegen
Accusativedie Fliegedie Fliegen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Fliege" mean in English?
"Fliege" means fly (insect) or bow tie. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Fliege"?
"Fliege" is pronounced /ˈfliːɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Fliege" der, die, or das?
"Fliege" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Fliege"?
The plural of "Fliege" is "Fliegen".
What part of speech is "Fliege"?
"Fliege" is a noun in German.

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