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How do you say "bee" in German?

die Biene

NounFeminine

In German, "bee" is die Biene.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'BEE-neh', stress on the first syllable, with 'ie' giving a long 'ee' sound.

Grammar notes

die Biene is feminine. Plural: die Bienen.

Example sentence

Eine Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.

A bee buzzed around the flowers in the garden.

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How to remember die Biene

It practically rhymes with the English word 'bee' at the start, so the connection is almost free.

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Questions about die Biene

How do you say "bee" in German?

In German, "bee" is die Biene. It is a noun.

Is die Biene masculine, feminine, or neuter?

die Biene is feminine. Plural: die Bienen.

How is die Biene used in a sentence?

Use die Biene as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten. (A bee buzzed around the flowers in the garden.).

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