die Libelle
Translation
dragonfly
Examples
Eine blaue Libelle fliegt über den See.
A blue dragonfly is flying over the lake.
Grammar Patterns
die Libelle (a dragonfly) Eine Libelle sitzt auf einem Blatt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wasserjungfer (poetic).
Etymology
From Latin 'libella', a diminutive of 'libra' (balance, level), likely referring to the insect's ability to hover steadily.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dragonfly balancing perfectly in the air, like a 'level' or 'libra' scale. The double 'l' can look like its two pairs of wings.