der Drache
Translation
dragon, kite
Examples
Der Ritter kämpft gegen den Drachen.
The knight fights against the dragon.
Die Kinder lassen einen Drachen steigen.
The children are flying a kite.
Grammar Patterns
der Drache (mythological) dragon The knight fights against the dragon.
der Drache kite The children are flying a kite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lindwurm (wyrm)
Etymology
From Old High German 'trahho', from Latin 'draco', from Greek 'drákōn' (serpent).
Memory Tips
Picture a dragon-shaped kite ('Drachen') flying in the sky. This image connects both meanings of the word.