die Hummeln
Translation
bumblebees
Examples
Die Hummeln summen im Garten.
The bumblebees are buzzing in the garden.
Hummeln sind wichtige Bestäuber für Blumen.
Bumblebees are important pollinators for flowers.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) as subject The bumblebees fly from flower to flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Biene (bee), Wespe (wasp)
Etymology
From Old High German 'humbal', an onomatopoeic word imitating the buzzing sound. Related to English 'humblebee'.
Memory Tips
The word 'Hummel' sounds like 'humble' and 'hum'. Picture a humble bee humming around the flowers.