kerbtier

dasNoun

insect (old-fashioned/technical)

English translations

  1. 01

    crustacean

Word details

German meaning
Eine veraltete Bezeichnung für Insekten.
English meaning
Insect (archaic)
Synonym
Insekt
German example
Früher nannte man Insekten oft Kerbtiere.
English example
In the past, insects were often called Kerbtiere.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Kerbtier
Plural Form
die Kerbtiere

Example sentences with “kerbtier”

  1. Das Kerbtier ist klein. (The insect is small.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it neuter?

Yes, it is neuter (das Kerbtier). 'Insekt' is more common today.