English–German
“bacterium” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bakˈteːʁi̯ʊm/
Example
Ein Bakterium kann Krankheiten verursachen.
A bacterium can cause disease.
How to say “bacterium” in German
“Bacterium” in German is Bakterium.
A microscope reveals a minute living cell shaped like a short rod or round bead.
Example sentences with Bakterium
In manchen Lebensmitteln ist ein nützliches Bakterium enthalten.
Some foods contain a beneficial bacterium.
Tips for using Bakterium
- Use das Bakterium for one organism and die Bakterien for more than one, rather than transferring the English plural bacteria into German.