Käfer
/ˈkɛːfɐ/
beetle
Ein Käfer krabbelte über den Boden.
A beetle crawled across the floor.
general
A beetle, an insect with a hard shell and six legs.
Der Marienkäfer ist ein beliebter Glückssymbol.
The ladybug is a popular symbol of luck.
The word 'Käfer' is a general term for beetles, including common species like ladybugs.
Collocations
MarienkäferladybugKäferlarvebeetle larva
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Gender Note
'Käfer' is a masculine noun in German, so it takes masculine articles and adjectives.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'kever', related to Old High German 'kebar' (beetle).
Usage Notes
In German, 'Käfer' is a general term for beetles, but specific types like 'Marienkäfer' (ladybug) or 'Maikäfer' (May bug) have distinct names.
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