NOUN
Insekt/ɪnˈzɛkt/insect
Insekt is a German noun that means insect. It is pronounced /ɪnˈzɛkt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Insekten".
Definitions
1.small, usually six-legged animal without a backbone and with a body divided into segments(zoology)
a.arthropod with three-part body, six legs, usually two antennae
Eine Biene ist ein Insekt.—A bee is an insect.
b.a general bug or pest
Im Sommer gibt es viele Insekten im Garten.—In summer there are many insects in the garden.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Insekt | die Insekten |
| Genitive | des Insektes | der Insekten |
| Dative | dem Insekt | den Insekten |
| Accusative | das Insekt | die Insekten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Insekt" mean in English?
- "Insekt" means insect. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Insekt"?
- "Insekt" is pronounced /ɪnˈzɛkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Insekt" der, die, or das?
- "Insekt" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Insekt"?
- The plural of "Insekt" is "Insekten".
- What part of speech is "Insekt"?
- "Insekt" is a noun in German.
