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How do you say "termite" in German?
der Termit
In German, "termite" is der Termit.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'tair-MEET', stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
der Termit is masculine. Plural: der Termiten.
Example sentence
Ein Termit nagte langsam durch das alte Holz.
A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.
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How to remember der Termit
A direct cognate of English 'termite', both from the same Latin root.
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Questions about der Termit
How do you say "termite" in German?
In German, "termite" is der Termit. It is a noun.
Is der Termit masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Termit is masculine. Plural: der Termiten.
How is der Termit used in a sentence?
Use der Termit as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein Termit nagte langsam durch das alte Holz. (A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.).
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