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Biene

/ˈbiːnə/· noun· Pl. die Bienen

bee

No bees, no cherries — the farmers of the Altes Land rent bee colonies every spring.

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die Biene
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die Bienen
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der Biene

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Biene
bee

Die Bienen fliegen von Blume zu Blume.

The bees fly from flower to flower.

Word family

Bienedie Honigbienehoneybeeder Bienenstichbee sting; a cake with almonds and custarddas Bienenvolkbee colony

Common combinations

  • fleißig wie eine Bienebusy as a bee
  • Bienen haltento keep bees
  • der Honig von den Bienenhoney from the bees

Real examples

  • Ohne Bienen gibt es keine Kirschen.Without bees there are no cherries.
  • Pass auf, da ist eine Biene!Watch out, there's a bee!
  • Unser Nachbar hat Bienen und verkauft Honig.Our neighbour keeps bees and sells honey.

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