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How do you say "insect" in German?
das Insekt
In German, "insect" is das Insekt.
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Pronunciation
IN-sekt. Similar to English. Stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Das Insekt is neuter. The plural is die Insekten.
Example sentence
Das Insekt hat sechs Beine.
The insect has six legs.
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How to remember das Insekt
Insekt is nearly identical to the English word 'insect'. It's a scientific term that's the same across many languages.
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Questions about das Insekt
How do you say "insect" in German?
In German, "insect" is das Insekt. It is a noun.
Is das Insekt masculine or feminine?
Das Insekt is neuter. The plural is die Insekten.
How is das Insekt used in a sentence?
Use das Insekt as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Insekt hat sechs Beine. (The insect has six legs.).
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