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 the Latin word 'libella,' which is a diminutive of 'libra' (balance), probably because of the way dragonflies hover in a balanced way.
Memory Tips
Think of a dragonfly keeping its 'level' in the air. The word 'Libelle' sounds a bit like 'little bell,' you can imagine its wings making a tiny bell-like sound.