Obstfliege

Word details

German meaning

Eine kleine Fliege, die sich von reifem oder verrottendem Obst ernährt.

English meaning

A small fly that feeds on ripe or rotting fruit.

Synonym

Essigfliege

German example

Im Sommer schwirren oft Obstfliegen um die Obstschale.

English example

In summer, fruit flies often swarm around the fruit bowl.

Type

Noun

Article

die

Singular Form

die Obstfliege

Plural Form

die Obstfliegen