die Fledermaus
Translation
bat
Examples
Fledermäuse sind nachtaktive Tiere.
Bats are nocturnal animals.
In der Höhle leben viele Fledermäuse.
Many bats live in the cave.
Grammar Patterns
die Fledermaus the bat Bats can see in the dark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none common.
Etymology
From 'Fleder-' (to flutter) + 'Maus' (mouse). Literally a 'flutter-mouse'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mouse with wings that flutters. The 'Fleder' part sounds a bit like 'flutter' or 'feather'.