die Fliege
Translation
fly, bow tie
Examples
Eine Fliege sitzt an der Wand.
A fly is sitting on the wall.
Er trägt zum Anzug eine Fliege.
He is wearing a bow tie with his suit.
Grammar Patterns
((a fly)) ((on sth.)) a fly on sth. A fly is crawling on the ceiling.
((to wear)) ((a bow tie)) to wear a bow tie He is wearing a red bow tie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (insect) die Mücke (mosquito); (clothing) die Krawatte (necktie)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fliegen' (to fly). It literally means 'the flying one'.
Memory Tips
The insect that 'flies' (fliegt) is a 'Fliege'. A bow tie looks like the wings of a fly or butterfly.