die Milbe
mite
A very small arachnid that can live on or in plants, animals, humans, or soil.
EXAMPLE
Die Milbe ist ohne Mikroskop kaum zu erkennen.
The mite is almost impossible to see without a microscope.
die Milbe
mite
die Milbe, die Milben
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Milbe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Milben |
| genitive | der Milbe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Milbe | die Milben |
| accusative | die Milbe | die Milben |
| dative | der Milbe | den Milben |
| genitive | der Milbe | der Milben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound nouns
'Milbe' (mite) often appears in compounds that describe the animal's habitat or effects. Common examples include 'Hausstaubmilbe' (dust mite), 'Milbenbefall' (mite infestation), and 'Milbenallergie' (mite allergy).
EXAMPLE
Eine Hausstaubmilbe kann bei empfindlichen Menschen Beschwerden auslösen.
A dust mite can cause symptoms in sensitive people.
Context clue
In the context of households, beds, dust, or allergies, the word often refers to dust mites. When plants or animals are involved, words like 'Blätter' (leaves), 'Fell' (fur), or 'Boden' (soil) indicate the mite's habitat.
EXAMPLE
Die Milbe wurde auf der Unterseite eines Blattes entdeckt.
The mite was discovered on the underside of a leaf.
Technical context
'Milbe' (mite) is a neutral word that appears especially in biological, medical, and agricultural texts. In everyday life, it is often mentioned in connection with dust, skin problems, or protecting plants.
EXAMPLE
Im Biologieunterricht untersuchten die Schülerinnen eine Milbe unter dem Mikroskop.
In biology class, the students examined a mite under a microscope.
In real life
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