der Käfer
Translation
beetle, bug
Examples
Ein Käfer krabbelt auf dem Blatt.
A beetle is crawling on the leaf.
Der VW Käfer ist ein berühmtes Auto.
The VW Beetle is a famous car.
Grammar Patterns
((a beetle)) a beetle A beetle is sitting on the flower.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Insekt (insect); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Old High German 'chevar', meaning 'chewer', related to 'Kiefer' (jaw), referring to its mandibles.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous Volkswagen 'Käfer' (Beetle) car to remember this word.