English–German

“beetle” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɛːfɐ/

Example

Ich habe gestern einen Käfer gefunden.

I found a beetle yesterday.

Illustration for Käfer (beetle)

How to say “beetle” in German

“Beetle” in German is Käfer.

A compact insect has hard wing covers protecting the flying wings folded underneath.

Full entry for Käfer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Käfer

Ein Marienkäfer setzte sich auf meine Hand.

A ladybug landed on my hand.

Tips for using Käfer

  • Käfer is masculine, and its plural has the same form: der Käfer and die Käfer.

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