termite
die Termite, die Termiten
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termite
An insect that usually lives in warm regions and lives together with many other members of its species in an organized colony. Many species feed on wood and can therefore damage buildings.
Termiten hatten die hölzernen Balken des Hauses von innen zerfressen.
Termites had eaten away at the wooden beams of the house from the inside.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Termiten |
| genitive | der Termite |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Termite | die Termiten |
| accusative | die Termite | die Termiten |
| dative | der Termite | den Termiten |
| genitive | der Termite | der Termiten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The verbs 'befallen' (to infest), 'zerfressen' (to eat away at), and 'bekämpfen' (to combat) are often used with 'Termite'. These collocations are especially common in contexts involving wood and damage to buildings.
Mit speziellen Ködern bekämpfte die Firma die Termiten im Haus.
The company used special bait to combat the termites in the house.
In reports about buildings, 'Termite' often occurs together with 'Befall' (infestation), 'Schaden' (damage), or 'Holz' (wood). These reports usually describe how an infestation was discovered or eliminated.
Ein Sachverständiger untersuchte das Haus auf einen möglichen Befall durch Termiten.
An expert inspected the house for a possible termite infestation.
'Termite' is often used in connection with the organized social life of large groups of animals. Typical collocations include 'Termitenstaat' (termite colony) and 'Termitenhügel' (termite mound).
Die Forscher beobachteten, wie die Termiten ihren Hügel ausbesserten.
The researchers observed the termites repairing their mound.
