insect spray
der Insektenspray, die Insektensprays
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insect spray
A usually liquid substance in a spray bottle or aerosol can used to kill or repel insects.
Wir haben das Insektenspray gegen die Mücken im Schlafzimmer benutzt.
We used the insect spray against the mosquitoes in the bedroom.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Insektensprays |
| genitive | des Insektensprays |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Insektenspray | die Insektensprays |
| accusative | den Insektenspray | die Insektensprays |
| dative | dem Insektenspray | den Insektensprays |
| genitive | des Insektensprays | der Insektensprays |
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'Insektenspray' (insect spray) is made up of 'Insekten' (insects) and 'Spray' (spray). The first component shows what the spray works against or what it is meant to protect against.
Im Campingurlaub hatten wir immer Insektenspray dabei.
We always had insect spray with us when camping.
Common combinations include 'Insektenspray gegen Mücken' (insect spray against mosquitoes), 'Insektenspray gegen Wespen' (insect spray against wasps), and 'Insektenspray verwenden' (to use insect spray). The word is often used together with a specific target or place of use.
Für die Reise kaufte sie Insektenspray gegen Mücken.
She bought insect spray against mosquitoes for the trip.
When specifying what the insect spray works against, 'gegen' (against) is usually used with the accusative. After 'gegen' come words such as 'Mücken' (mosquitoes), 'Fliegen' (flies), or 'Wespen' (wasps).
Wir brauchen Insektenspray gegen Fliegen in der Küche.
We need insect spray against flies in the kitchen.
