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Stinkwanze

shield bug

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Meaning of Stinkwanze

living beings insects noun

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German[ˈʃtɪŋkˌvant͡sə]
stink bug
Stinkwanze - shield bug
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Stinkwanze belongs to the topic "Insects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Stinkwanzestink bug
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What's the difference between Stinkwanze / Wanze / Blattwanze

🇩🇪German
Stinkwanze

A broader German term for shield bugs; it can refer to a species or to a group of related bugs. Not always exactly the same as a stink bug, but often used for it.

B2Often

Im Garten saß eine grüne Schildwanze auf dem Blatt.

В саду на листе сидела зелёная щитница.

W
🇩🇪German
Wanze

The most general word for a bug/true bug; it can mean any insect from this order. It is broader than stink bug and without context does not always mean that specific insect.

B2Very Often

Im Haus kroch eine Wanze über den Fenstersims.

В доме по подоконнику полз клоп.

B
🇩🇪German
Blattwanze

Refers to a plant-dwelling bug that is often associated with leaves. It is narrower than stink bug, and not every Blattwanze is necessarily a stink bug.

B2Often

Auf dem Rosenstrauch entdeckte ich eine Blattwanze.

На кусте роз я заметил клопа-листовку.

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Stinkwanze translation: shield bug. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Stinkwanze

[ˈʃtɪŋkˌvant͡sə]

Stinkwanze translation

shield bug

Stinkwanze transcription

[ˈʃtɪŋkˌvant͡sə]

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Stinkwanze meaning: what does it mean?

Insekt mit schildförmigem Körper, das bei Gefahr einen unangenehmen Geruch absondert.

Stinkwanze pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Stinkwanze is pronounced as [ˈʃtɪŋkˌvant͡sə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Stinkwanze part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, Stinkwanze (stink bug) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Stinkwanze part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, Stinkwanze (stink bug) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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