der Schmetterling
butterfly (masculine: der)
How do you say “butterfly (masculine: der)” in German? It’s der Schmetterling. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Schmetterlinge
Pronunciationdehr SHMET-ter-ling
Example
Ein Schmetterling sitzt auf der Blume.
A butterfly sits on the flower.
Memory tip
'Schmetterling' = butterfly.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Schmetterling» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Schmetterling» is der.
What is the plural of «Schmetterling»?
The plural is die Schmetterlinge.
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German nouns with the article der →