die Made
Translation
maggot
Examples
Im Müll waren viele Maden.
There were many maggots in the trash.
Die Made wird zur Fliege.
The maggot turns into a fly.
Grammar Patterns
((die Made)) the maggot The maggot is small.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Larve (larva); Antonyms: Fliege (fly)
Etymology
From Old High German 'mado'. Cognate with the English word 'moth'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something unpleasant was 'made' of these things. 'What is it made of? Maden!'