moth

mɔθ
moth: insect related to butterflies, usually nocturnal
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Translation of moth into German,

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Noun

1.

night flyer

insect related to butterflies, usually nocturnal
Motte fNachtfalter m
  • A moth fluttered around the porch light at night..Eine Motte flatterte nachts um die Verandalampe
2.

relationship

RareSlangUK
girlfriend in Irish slang
RareSlangUK
Freundin fLiebste
  • He went to the party with his moth.Er ging mit seiner Freundin zur Party.

Verb

1.

infestation

intr.Rare
to be infested with moths
intr.Rare
  • The woolen clothes mothed in the attic.Die Wollkleidung wurde auf dem Dachboden befallen.
2.

hobby

tr./intr.TECH.
hunt for moths as a hobby or study
tr./intr.TECH.
nach Motten suchen Motten jagen Motten sammeln
  • We decided to moth in the garden tonight.Wir haben beschlossen, heute Abend im Garten nach Motten zu suchen.
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Expressions with moth: examples in English and translations in German

wie Motten zum Licht
unwiderstehlich angezogen
He ran like a moth to a flame toward the bright lights.
Kleidermotte
Hausmotte
The house moth ruined my favorite sweater.
Teppichmotte
The carpet moth ruined the living room carpet.
mottensicher
She bought moth-resistant curtains to protect against insect damage..
Kleidermotte
The clothes moth ruined my favorite wool sweater.
Diamantmotte
The diamondback moth is a pest to many crops.

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  • moth: insect related to butterflies, usually nocturnal
    (night flyer) Motte

Synonyms and analogies of moth in English

Examples of moth in a sentence

  • She watched a moth get trapped in the lampshade.
  • His moth joined him for dinner.
  • He introduced his moth to his friends.
  • The old blanket in the closet mothed over the years.
  • The carpet mothed due to neglect.
  • They love to moth in the countryside.

Translations of "moth" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieMottenf.

The moth fluttered around the light, drawn to its brightness.

Die Motte umkreiste das Licht, von dessen Helligkeit angezogen.

The moth began to lap at the light, drawn in by its bright allure.

Die Motte wurde von der hellen Verlockung des Lichts angezogen.

derFalternm.

Today the first moth hatched and shortly after that flew away.

Und heute ist der erste Falter geschlüpft und schließlich davon geflogen.

The moth flies in broadleaf forests and thickets with a variety of species.

Der Falter fliegt in Laubwäldern und Dickichten mit einer Vielfalt von Arten.

derNachtfalternm.

The helicoptering moth danced around the porch light on a summer night.

Der kreisende Nachtfalter tanzte an einem Sommerabend um das Verandalicht.

At twilight, we caught a glimpse of a lesser spotted moth in the backyard.

In der Dämmerung erhaschten wir einen Blick auf einen selten gesehenen Nachtfalter im Hinterhof.

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Other translations for moth:

  • Schmetterlingnm.
  • Mattenbohnen.

moth: Examples and translations in context

It's possible we could get the moth to transform back.

Es ist möglich, dass wir die Motte zurück verwandeln können.

Build up treasure in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroy.

Baue Schatz im Himmel, wo weder Motte noch Rost zerstören.

Amazing what such a small moth can awaken for strong feelings.

Erstaunlich was so eine kleine Motte für starke Gefühle erwecken kann.

The moth was hovering around the porch light, drawn in by its glow.

Die Motte umkreiste das Verandalicht, angezogen von seinem Schein.

The moth, following its instincts, is attracted to the flame.

Die Motte folgt ihren Instinkten und wird von der Flamme angezogen.

And a white moth flew from her mouth into mine.

Und eine weiße Motte flog aus ihrem Mund in meinen.

My tongue is just drawn like a moth to a flame.

Meine Zunge ist einfach angezogen, wie eine Motte zum Licht.

Within this short time, the moth must have mated.

Innerhalb dieser kurzen Zeit müssen sich die Falter verpaart haben.

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moth-eatencodling mothclothes mothgypsy mothemperor moth
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