der Tagfalter
Translation
butterfly, diurnal butterfly
Examples
Ein bunter Tagfalter landete auf der Blume.
A colorful butterfly landed on the flower.
Tagfalter sind im Sommer häufig zu sehen.
Butterflies are often seen in summer.
Grammar Patterns
((einen Tagfalter)) sehen to see a butterfly I saw a beautiful butterfly.
Similar Words
Synonym: Schmetterling; Antonym: Nachtfalter (moth)
Etymology
From 'Tag' (day) and 'Falter' (a flapper, moth/butterfly). It means a 'day-flapper'.
Memory Tips
Contrast it with 'Nachtfalter' (moth). This one is active during the 'Tag' (day).