der Floh
Translation
flea
Examples
Der Hund hat Flöhe.
The dog has fleas.
Ein Floh kann sehr hoch springen.
A flea can jump very high.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) haben to have (sth.) The dog has fleas.
Similar Words
Similar insects: die Laus (louse), die Wanze (bug)
Etymology
From Old High German 'flōh', likely related to 'fliehen' (to flee) because of its quick jumping escape.
Memory Tips
A flea has to 'flee' or it will get squashed. 'Floh' sounds like 'flee'.