Essigfliege
dieNounfruit fly, vinegar fly; feminine noun
English translations
- 01
fruit fly
- 02
vinegar fly
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine kleine Fliegenart, die oft in der Nähe von gärenden Früchten oder Essig vorkommt.
- English meaning
- Fruit fly
- Synonym
- Fruchtfliege
- German example
- Im Sommer schwirren viele Essigfliegen um die Obstschale.
- English example
- Many fruit flies buzz around the fruit bowl in summer.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Essigfliege
- Plural Form
- die Essigfliegen
Related words
- Obstfliege
A small fly that feeds on ripe or rotting fruit.
- Fruchtfliege
Fruit fly
Example sentences with “Essigfliege”
Die Essigfliege sitzt auf dem Obst. (The fruit fly is sitting on the fruit.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Essigfliege' a common term in Germany?
Yes, it is the standard term for the common fruit fly, often used interchangeably with 'Fruchtfliege'.