English–German

“bat” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfleːdɐˌmaʊ̯s/

Example

Im Wald fliegen viele Fledermäuse.

Many bats are flying in the forest.

Illustration for Fledermaus (bat)

How to say “bat” in German

“Bat” in German is Fledermaus.

A tiny furry mammal turns elongated fingers and a thin skin membrane into wings while hunting insects after dark.

Full entry for Fledermaus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fledermaus

Am See sahen wir gestern Abend eine Fledermaus.

Yesterday evening, we saw a bat by the lake.

Tips for using Fledermaus

  • The plural Fledermäuse has both an umlaut and the ending -e, rather than the English plural pattern for bat.

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