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How do you say "fly" in German?
die Fliege
In German, "fly" is die Fliege.
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Pronunciation
FLEE-guh. Stress on the first syllable. The 'ie' vowel combination sounds like 'ee'.
Grammar notes
Die Fliege is feminine. The plural is die Fliegen.
Example sentence
Die Fliege sitzt auf Dem Teller.
The fly sits on the plate.
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How to remember die Fliege
Fliege sounds like 'flee-guh', and flies do flee when you try to swat them. The word sounds quick and buzzy.
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Questions about die Fliege
How do you say "fly" in German?
In German, "fly" is die Fliege. It is a noun.
Is die Fliege masculine or feminine?
Die Fliege is feminine. The plural is die Fliegen.
How is die Fliege used in a sentence?
Use die Fliege as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Fliege sitzt auf Dem Teller. (The fly sits on the plate.).
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