die Bestäubung
Translation
pollination
Examples
Die Bestäubung der Blüten erfolgt durch Bienen.
The pollination of the flowers is done by bees.
Grammar Patterns
die Bestäubung ((et2)) the pollination of sth. The pollination of the plants is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befruchtung (fertilization)
Etymology
From prefix be- (to make something) + Staub (dust, pollen) + suffix -ung (nominalizer). Literally 'the act of covering with dust/pollen'.
Memory Tips
Picture bees getting covered in 'Staub' (dust/pollen) and carrying it to other flowers for 'Bestäubung'.