NOUN
dasFliegen/ˈfliːɡŋ̍/fly (insect); flies
Fliegen is a German noun that means fly (insect) or flies. It is pronounced /ˈfliːɡŋ̍/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a small, flying insect of the order Diptera(insect)
a.refers to a single fly (insect)
Eine Fliege sitzt an der Wand.—A fly is sitting on the wall.
b.refers generally to the species or larger group
Im Sommer gibt es viele Fliegen.—There are many flies in summer.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Fliegen | — |
| Genitive | des Fliegens | — |
| Dative | dem Fliegen | — |
| Accusative | das Fliegen | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Fliegen" mean in English?
- "Fliegen" means fly (insect) or flies. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Fliegen"?
- "Fliegen" is pronounced /ˈfliːɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Fliegen" der, die, or das?
- "Fliegen" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Fliegen"?
- "Fliegen" is a noun in German.
