der Schwarm

Plural: die Schwärme
Based on: *swer-
Noun
  1. the swarm
  2. the crush
1.

the swarm

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Examples
  • Die Partygäste sind wie ein Heuschreckenschwarm über das Buffet hergefallen.
  • The party guests went for/attacked/came over the buffet like a locust swarm.
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2.

the crush

(A person you crush on. Doesn't need to be someone you know.)
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  • Oh nein, da vorne ist mein Schwarm und meine Haare sind eine Katastrophe.
  • Oh no, over there is my crush and my hair is a disaster.
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Word of the Day – “der Schwarm”

"Schwarm" means "swarm". But it also means something else that you would never guess. Today, we'll find out and we'll also learn the verb "schwärmen".

Vocab: der Schwarm, der Vogelschwarm, der Frauenschwarm, schwärmen

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Hyuri
Hyuri

On the crush Schwarm:
Does it matter if it’s a guy or a girl? Does the article change from ‘Der’ to ‘Die’?

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

Schwarm has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the swarm, 2. the crush.

What is the gender of 'Schwarm'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schwarm'?

die Schwärme

What is 'Schwarm' related to?

The word 'Schwarm' is related to *swer-.

Where can I learn more about 'Schwarm'?

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Word of the Day – “der Schwarm”
"Schwarm" means "swarm". But it also means something else that you would never guess. Today, we'll find out and we'll also learn the verb "schwärmen".
Vocab: der Schwarm, der Vogelschwarm, der Frauenschwarm, schwärmen
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