der Bienenstich
Translation
bee sting, bee sting cake
Examples
Ein Bienenstich kann sehr schmerzhaft sein.
A bee sting can be very painful.
Zum Nachtisch gibt es Bienenstich.
For dessert, there is bee sting cake.
Grammar Patterns
to get ((sth.)) to get a bee sting
to eat ((sth.)) I like to eat bee sting cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (for sting) Insektenstich; (for cake) Mandelkuchen (almond cake), Honigkuchen (honey cake)
Etymology
Composed of 'Biene' (bee) and 'Stich' (sting). Literally 'bee's sting'. The cake is named for its honey-almond topping, which attracts bees.
Memory Tips
Picture a bee 'stinging' a delicious cake to remember both meanings at once.