Schmetterling

Definitions:

• A Schmetterling is a beautiful insect known as a butterfly in English.
• In German, Schmetterling can also refer to a jump in swimming or diving, where the athlete jumps off the platform with a forward rotating movement.

Synonyms:

• Falter (another word for butterfly)
• Flieger (flier, in reference to its ability to fly)

Opposites:

• Raupe (caterpillar, the stage before a butterfly)
• Boden (ground, as opposed to flying)

Examples:

1. Der Schmetterling flatterte elegant durch den Garten. (The butterfly fluttered gracefully through the garden)
2. Sie hat einen perfekten Schmetterling im Wettbewerb geschwommen. (She performed a perfect butterfly stroke in the competition)\ Visit YouGlish.com