Insekt
/ɪnˈzɛkt/
insect
Ein Insekt flog durch das Fenster.
An insect flew through the window.
general
A small arthropod with six legs, typically having wings and antennae.
Die Bienen sind wichtige Insekten für die Bestäubung.
Bees are important insects for pollination.
The term 'Insekt' is a general term for insects in German.
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Plural Form
The plural of 'Insekt' is 'Insekten'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'insectum', meaning 'cut into' or 'divided', referring to the segmented body of insects.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Insekt' is a general term for insects, while 'Käfer' refers specifically to beetles.
Word Breakdown
Insekt
insect
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