firefly in German
firefly in German is Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen — firefly means a small beetle that glows in the dark, especially at dusk.
firefly in German
Glühwürmchen
(Northern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Leuchtkäfer
(Northern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
Johanniswürmchen
(Northern US, Western US, Florida) Any beetle of the family Lampyridae, which exhibit bioluminescence during twilight.
What does "firefly" mean?
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noun A small beetle that glows in the dark, especially at dusk.
"The kids ran through the yard catching fireflies in jars."
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firefly in a sentence
- The kids ran through the yard catching fireflies in jars.
- On summer evenings the field lit up with fireflies.
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What is "firefly" in German?
"firefly" in German is Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen. firefly means: A small beetle that glows in the dark, especially at dusk.
How do you use "firefly" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids ran through the yard catching fireflies in jars." In German, "firefly" is Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen.
Are there other ways to say "firefly" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "firefly": Glühwürmchen, Leuchtkäfer, Johanniswürmchen.
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