Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A small animal with six legs and a body divided into three main sections.
Natural examples
Ein Insekt landete auf dem Fensterbrett.
An insect landed on the windowsill.
Die Kinder beobachteten ein Insekt mit einer Lupe.
The children examined an insect with a magnifier.
Dieses Insekt versteckt sich tagsüber unter Blättern.
This insect hides under leaves during the day.
Usage note
Insekt is neuter, with plural Insekten. Many insects have wings, but not all do.
Mini-lesson: Insekt
A small animal with six legs and a body divided into three main sections. Insekt is neuter, with plural Insekten. Many insects have wings, but not all do.
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