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“fly” in German

German

AlsoFliege

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfliːgn̩/

Example

Der Vogel fliegt hoch am Himmel.

The bird is flying high in the sky.

Illustration for fliegen (fly)

How to say “fly” in German

“Fly” in German is fliegen.

Wings or engines lift a living creature or aircraft above the ground and carry it from one place to another.

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

Example sentences with fliegen

Wir fliegen morgen mit dem Flugzeug nach Berlin.

We are flying to Berlin by plane tomorrow.

Tips for using fliegen

  • Fliegen is a strong verb with the forms fliegt, flog, and ist geflogen, not a regular past form such as fliegte.

Other German words for “fly”

Viele Fliegen sind im Sommer lästig.

Many flies are a nuisance in summer.

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