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die Fledermaus

bat

Fledermäuse sind nachtaktive Tiere.

Bats are nocturnal animals.

In der Höhle leben viele Fledermäuse.

Many bats live in the cave.

die Fledermaus the bat Bats can see in the dark.

Synonyms: none common.

From 'Fleder-' (to flutter) + 'Maus' (mouse). Literally a 'flutter-mouse'.

Imagine a mouse with wings that flutters. The 'Fleder' part sounds a bit like 'flutter' or 'feather'.

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