die Motte
Translation
moth
Examples
Eine Motte flog ins Licht.
A moth flew into the light.
Motten können Kleidung beschädigen.
Moths can damage clothing.
Grammar Patterns
((die Motte)) use as a subject/object A moth is sitting on the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Falter (moth/butterfly); Antonyms: Schmetterling (butterfly, diurnal)
Etymology
From Old High German 'motta'. Cognate with the English word 'moth'.
Memory Tips
Picture a moth ('Motte') attracted to a lamp on a 'moat'.