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Ameise

/ˈaːmaɪzə/
noun★Beginner— ant
general

A small, social insect known for living in colonies and carrying objects many times their own size.

Ameisen bauen komplexe Nester unter der Erde.

Ants build complex nests underground.

💡

Ameisen leben in hochorganisierten Gesellschaften mit klaren Rollen wie Arbeiterinnen, Soldaten und Königinnen.

Collocations

AmeisenhaufenanthillAmeisenstraßeant trailAmeisenbissant bite

Synonyms

FormicidaeAmeisenvolk

Related Phrases

Ameisen sind fleißigproverb
Ants are hardworking (used metaphorically for diligent people)

💡Pro Tip

Plural Form

Remember that the plural of 'Ameise' is 'Ameisen'.

⚡Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize German nouns, including 'Ameise'.

📖Word Origin

From Old High German 'āmeiza', related to Proto-Germanic 'aimaz' and Proto-Indo-European 'h₁éym-'.

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Ameise' is always capitalized as it is a noun. The plural form is 'Ameisen'.

Word Breakdown

Ameis-
ant
root
+
-e
noun ending
suffix
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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