das Insekt

Plural: die Insekten
Based on: *en, *sek-
Noun
1.

the insect

(The word quite literally meant "in sections", because the body of insects is often segmented.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Insekt' have?

Insekt has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the insect.

What is the gender of 'Insekt'?

das

What is the plural of 'Insekt'?

die Insekten

What is 'Insekt' related to?

The word 'Insekt' is related to *en and *sek-.

Where can I learn more about 'Insekt'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.