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', thought to be related to 'fliehen' (to flee) due to its rapid escape by jumping.
Memory Tips
Imagine a flea saying 'Oh no, I have to flow away!' 'Floh' sounds a bit like 'flow'.