English–German
“butterfly” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/
Example
Im Garten sehe ich viele Schmetterlinge.
In the garden, I see many butterflies.
How to say “butterfly” in German
“Butterfly” in German is Schmetterling.
A delicate, colorful winged flier moves from flower to flower; in swimming, the same name describes a matching wing stroke.
Example sentences with Schmetterling
Der Lebensraum für Schmetterlinge schrumpft durch den Einsatz von Pestiziden.
The habitat for butterflies is shrinking due to the use of pesticides.
Tips for using Schmetterling
- Schmetterling is masculine, with der Schmetterling in the singular and die Schmetterlinge in the plural.