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fliegen
German → American English
American English
fly
sich durch die Luft bewegen; per Flugzeug reisen
Die Vögel fliegen hoch am Himmel.Use fliegen for movement through the air, especially by birds, aircraft, insects, or people in a plane. For a quick upward motion, German often uses abheben instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „fliegen“ mean in English?
„Fliegen“ means “to fly” in English.
Is „fliegen“ a regular verb in German?
No. „Fliegen“ is an irregular verb: ich fliege, du fliegst, er/sie/es fliegt, wir fliegen, ihr fliegt, sie fliegen.
What is the past tense of „fliegen“?
The simple past is „flog“, and the past participle is „geflogen“.
How do you use „fliegen“ in a sentence?
Example: „Die Vögel fliegen über das Feld.“ = “The birds are flying over the field.”