How the word "die Motte" is translated into English
Eine Motte fliegt immer um die Lampe herum.
[ˈaɪ̯nə ˈmɔtə ˈfliːkt ˈɪmɐ ˈʊm ˈdiː ˈlampə hɛˈrʊm.]
A moth keeps flying around the lamp.
Die Motten haben meinen Lieblingspullover kaputt gemacht.
[ˈdiː ˈmɔtn̩ ˈhaːbn̩ ˈmaɪ̯nən ˈliːplɪŋsˌpʊloːvɐ kaˈpʊt ɡəˈmaxt.]
The moths ruined my favorite sweater.
Leg Lavendel in den Schrank, damit keine Motten kommen.
[ˈleːk laˈvɛndl̩ ˈɪn ˈdeːn ˈʃraŋk, daˈmɪt ˈkaɪ̯nə ˈmɔtn̩ ˈkɔmən.]
Put lavender in the closet so you don't get moths.
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