`butterfly` in German

butterfly

1. noun
   • insect with colorful wings
     
     Schmetterling

     The butterfly landed on the flower. — Der Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
   • [sports], swimming stroke with both arms
     
     Schmetterlingsstil [sports]

     She won the race in butterfly. — Sie gewann das Rennen im Schmetterlingsstil.
   • [figurative, emotional], feeling of nervous excitement
     
     Schmetterlinge im Bauch [figurative, emotional]

     I get butterflies before a performance. — Ich habe Schmetterlinge im Bauch vor einem Auftritt.
   • [automotive], type of car door or valve
     
     Butterfly-Tür [automotive]

     The sports car has butterfly doors. — Der Sportwagen hat Butterfly-Türen.

     Drosselklappe [automotive]

     The engine uses a butterfly valve. — Der Motor verwendet eine Drosselklappe.