der Flieger
Translation
aviator, pilot, airplane, flyer
Examples
Der Flieger landete sicher am Flughafen.
The airplane landed safely at the airport.
Er verteilt Flieger für das Konzert.
He is distributing flyers for the concert.
Grammar Patterns
to be a pilot/aviator He is a famous aviator.
to take a plane We're taking the next plane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pilot, Flugzeug (airplane), Flugblatt (leaflet)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fliegen' (to fly).
Memory Tips
A 'Flieger' is someone who 'fliegt' (flies), like a pilot, or something that flies, like an airplane or a piece of paper (flyer).