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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Fliege | die Fliegen |
| Genitive | der Fliege | der Fliegen |
| Dative | der Fliege | den Fliegen |
| Accusative | die Fliege | die 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.
