English–German

“insect” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnˈzɛkt/

Example

Viele Insekten leben im Wald.

Many insects live in the forest.

Illustration for Insekt (insect)

How to say “insect” in German

“Insect” in German is Insekt.

A tiny jointed animal with a rigid outer body, three main sections, and six legs.

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

Example sentences with Insekt

In einigen Kulturen gelten Insekten als Nahrungsquelle.

In some cultures, insects are considered a food source.

Tips for using Insekt

  • Insekt is neuter, so the forms are das Insekt and die Insekten; the plural adds -en rather than simply -s.

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