Weisel

derNoun

queen bee; fertile female bee

English translations

  1. 01

    weasel

  2. 02

    German meaning: Eine Königin in einem Bienenvolk. English meaning: Queen bee Synonym: Bienenkönigin, Königin German example: Die Weisel legt die Eier im Bienenstock. English example: The queen bee lays the eggs in the hive. Type: Noun Article: der Singular Form: der Weisel Plural Form: None

Word details

German meaning
Eine Königin in einem Bienenvolk.
English meaning
Queen bee
Synonym
Bienenkönigin, Königin
German example
Die Weisel legt die Eier im Bienenstock.
English example
The queen bee lays the eggs in the hive.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Weisel
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Weisel”

  1. Die Bienen pflegen ihren Weisel mit größter Sorgfalt. (The bees tend to their queen with the greatest care.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Weisel' a common term for a queen bee in German?

Yes, 'Weisel' is the technical term for a queen bee, derived from the Old High German 'wīsil'. It is a masculine noun (der Weisel).