befallen
infest
living beings insects verb
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Means to bother, torment, or plague someone/something. With insects or pests, it suggests persistent nuisance or harm, often focusing on the trouble they cause rather than just their presence.
Im Sommer plagten uns die Mücken jeden Abend am See.
Летом комары донимали нас каждый вечер на озере.
Means to befall, strike, or visit someone/something, often used for disasters, illness, or troubles that hit severely. It is less typical for insects than the other options.
Eine schwere Raupenplage heimgesucht das Tal im Frühling.
Весной долину постигло сильное нашествие гусениц.
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befallen translation: infest. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce befallen
[bəˈfalən]
befallen translation
infest
befallen transcription
[bəˈfalən]
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befallen meaning: what does it mean?
von vielen Schädlingen oder Parasiten befallen; sich in großer Zahl ausbreiten
befallen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
befallen is pronounced as [bəˈfalən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is befallen part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, befallen (infest) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is befallen part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, befallen (infest) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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