die Wildbiene
Translation
wild bee, solitary bee
Examples
Wildbienen sind wichtige Bestäuber.
Wild bees are important pollinators.
Wir bauen ein Hotel für Wildbienen.
We are building a hotel for wild bees.
Grammar Patterns
to protect wild bees ((sth.)) It is important to protect wild bees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solitary bee; Antonyms: Honigbiene (as a domesticated bee)
Etymology
A compound word from 'wild' (wild) and 'Biene' (bee).
Memory Tips
Imagine a bee that lives in nature ('wild'), not in a man-made hive. This distinguishes it from the honey bee.