Insekt
dasNouninsect
English translations
- 01
insect
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein kleines Tier mit sechs Beinen und oft Flügeln.
- English meaning
- Insect
- Synonym
- Kerbtier, Krabbeltier
- German example
- Eine Fliege ist ein Insekt.
- English example
- A fly is an insect.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Insekt
- Plural Form
- die Insekten
Related words
- insektenfressend
insectivorous
- Insektizid
insecticide
- Insektenkunde
entomology
- Aasinsekt
beetle
- Insektenkunde
Entomology is the scientific study of insects.
- Insektenbiss
An insect bite is an injury to the skin caused by the bite of an insect.
- insektenfressend
Insectivorous
- Insektizid
Insecticide
- Aasinsekt
Carrion insect
- Grille
Cricket
- Steinfliege
Stonefly
- Eintagsfliege
Mayfly
- Stabwanze
Stick insect
- Skorpionsfliege
A scorpionfly is an insect with an elongated abdomen that resembles the stinger of a scorpion.
- Waffenfliege
Soldier fly
- Wasserskorpion
A water scorpion is an aquatic bug that resembles a scorpion and preys on other aquatic insects.
- Kamelhalsfliege
snakefly
- Wasserwanze
Water bug
- Libelle
Dragonfly
- Fliege
Fly
- Ameise
Ant
- Schildlaus
scale insect
- Specht
Woodpecker
- Silberfischchen
Silverfish
- Silberfisch
Silverfish
- Wespe
wasp
- Steinlaus
Silverfish
- Schlangenstein
A snake stone is a supposed remedy traditionally used to absorb the poison from snakebites or insect stings. It often consists of porous material such as bone or charcoal.
- Pheromon
Pheromone
- Honigbiene
honeybee
- Kokon
A cocoon is a protective covering spun by insect larvae, especially butterfly caterpillars, to protect themselves during metamorphosis.
- Leuchtkäfer
Firefly
- Grashüpfer
A grasshopper is an insect with long hind legs that are used for jumping.
- Flügelspannweite
wingspan
- Rosocyanin
Rosocyanin
- Pflanzenschutzmittel
Pesticide
- Stabheuschrecke
Stick insect
- Lindan
An insecticide that was used in agriculture but is banned due to its harmfulness to the environment and health.
- Kescher
Net
- Kleiber
Nuthatch
- Hämolymphe
Hemolymph
- Quaddel
Wheal, hive
- Baumfalke
Eurasian hobby
- Zedernholz
Cedarwood is the wood of the cedar tree, known for its aromatic scent and resistance to insects.
- Steinschmätzer
Wheatear
- Trauerschnäpper
Flycatcher
- Grauschnäpper
Spotted flycatcher
- Sanderling
Sanderling
Example sentences with “Insekt”
Ein Insekt ist ein kleines Tier. (An insect is a small animal.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Insekt?
It is neuter (das Insekt).