NOUN

Käfer/ˈkɛːfɐ/beetle; bug

Käfer is a German noun that means beetle or bug. It is pronounced /ˈkɛːfɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Käfer".

Definitions

1.an insect of the order Coleoptera; beetle(zoology)

a.small, often shiny insect with hard forewings

Ein Marienkäfer ist ein beliebter Käfer.A ladybird is a popular beetle.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Käferdie Käfer
Genitivedes Käfersder Käfer
Dativedem Käferden Käfern
Accusativeden Käferdie Käfer

Frequently asked questions

What does "Käfer" mean in English?
"Käfer" means beetle or bug. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Käfer"?
"Käfer" is pronounced /ˈkɛːfɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Käfer" der, die, or das?
"Käfer" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Käfer"?
The plural of "Käfer" is "Käfer".
What part of speech is "Käfer"?
"Käfer" is a noun in German.

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