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Ameise
/ˈaːmaɪ̯zə/
ant
Die Ameise trägt ein Stück Brot zum Nest.
The ant carries a piece of bread to the nest.
general
A small, social insect of the family Formicidae, known for living in colonies and forming highly organized societies.
Ameisen arbeiten zusammen, um Nahrung zu finden.
Ants work together to find food.
Eine Ameise kann das 50-fache ihres Körpergewichts tragen.
An ant can carry 50 times its own body weight.
Ameise is a feminine noun in German (die Ameise), plural: Ameisen.
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Pro Tip
Gender and Plural
Remember that 'Ameise' is feminine (die Ameise) and its plural is 'Ameisen'.
Gold Rule
Spelling and Capitalization
In German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'Ameise'.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *ameize*, from Old High German *ameiza*, from Proto-Germanic *\*amaitjǭ* ("ant"), possibly related to *\*mai-* ("to cut") due to the ant's ability to cut leaves or stems.
Usage Notes
Ameise is a common noun used in both scientific and everyday contexts. In German, it is feminine (die Ameise).
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