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List of 50+ Insects in Dutch

List of 50+ Insects in Dutch

Insects are everywhere, be it within your house, the air, the ground, under the soil, the sea, over the water and even in one’s skin!!!! Yeah you heard me right. The estimated number of insect species in the world is about 5.5 million and even in that only 1 million insect species are named. This means that roughly 80% of insects have yet to be discovered. How can you go a single day without hearing the buzz of a bee or a fly or without seeing a fruit fly or a worm? Seeing as that they are everywhere, it becomes of great importance that you learn the vocabulary list of insects in Dutch.

vocabulary list for Insects in Dutch
vocabulary list for Insects in Dutch

In order to improve your Dutch vocabulary, you must learn the list of insects in Dutch. And this is exactly what we are going to do here!!!

 

Topics

  1. How to say insects in Dutch
  2. Butterfly in Dutch
  3. Common insects in Dutch
  4. All kinds of Bugs
  5. Stinging insects
  6. Pet insects in Dutch
  7. Verbs related to insects
  8. Dutch Common phrases
  9. Parts of an insect in Dutch

How do you say insects in Dutch?

How do you say insects in Dutch?

How to say insects in Dutch?

  • WORD: The Dutch translation for “The insect” is “Het insect”
    • EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “Cockroaches are insects.” à Kakkerlakken zijn insecten.
  • WORD: The Dutch translation for “The worm” is “De worm”
    • EXAMPLE SENTENCE: “How many worms do you want?” à Hoeveel wormen wil je?

 

Learn about the butterfly in Dutch.

When you think of a beautiful insect, what do you see? Of course you think of the beautiful butterfly! The butterfly is very colourful, pretty and is a sight to behold. When we see something magical in movies, there are always butterflies flying about with colours galore. Would it not be perfectly fitting if we learnt about the butterfly in Dutch before we step into other insects (pun intended of course!!!)? Let us learn about the butterfly in Dutch with example sentences.

How do you say butterfly in Dutch
How do you say butterfly in Dutch
  • ENGLISH: What is the translation for “butterfly life cycle” in Dutch?
    • DUTCH: Dutch translation for “Life cycle of a butterfly” is “vlinder levenscyclus”
  • ENGLISH: What is the translation for “Monarch butterfly” in Dutch?
    • DUTCH: Dutch translation for “Monarch Butterfly” is “monarchvlinder”
Butterfly  in EnglishTranslation Example sentence for butterfly in EnglishSentences for Dutch butterfly
The ButterflyDe vlinderThere are many butterflies in the garden.Er zijn veel vlinders in de tuin.
The CaterpillarDe rupsThe Caterpillar ate three leaves.De rups at drie bladeren.
The eggHet eiThere are millions of butterfly eggs in the forest.Er zijn miljoenen vlindereieren in het bos.
Chrysalis popWe learnt about chrysalis of a butterfly today.We leerden vandaag over de pop van een vlinder.
MetamorphosisMetamorfoseIn the life cycle of a butterfly, metamorphosis is a very important stage.In de levenscyclus van een vlinder is metamorfose een zeer belangrijke fase.
The Cocoonde coconThe gardener took care of the silk cocoons.De tuinman zorgde voor de zijden cocons.

 

Common insects in Dutch

While there are billions of insects in the world, when you say the word insect in Dutch or English, you only think of a select few which we see every day. Some insects are more common and commonly used in conversations than other insects. So it is necessary that you learn the vocabulary list of these common insects in Dutch. This will help you hold a conversation easily. Let us learn about the different common insects in Dutch with example sentences.

names of the most common insects in Dutch
names of the most common insects in Dutch
Common Insects  in EnglishTranslationSentences in EnglishDutch Common Insects
The CockroachDe kakkerlakThe cockroach is ten days old.De kakkerlak is tien dagen oud.
The mosquitode mugThere are so many mosquitoes in India.Er zijn zoveel muggen in India.
The MothDe motThe moth was very large.De mot was erg groot.
The Dragonflyde libelI like dragonfliesIk hou van libellen
The Fireflyde vuurvliegThe firefly is pretty.De vuurvlieg is mooi.
The FlyDe vliegI killed the fly.Ik heb de vlieg gedood.
The Mayflyde eendagsvliegThe mayfly lives for only twenty four hours.De eendagsvlieg leeft slechts vierentwintig uur.
The Fruit flyDe fruitvliegFruit flies love mangoes.Fruitvliegen zijn dol op mango’s.
The Gnatde mugThe gnat was very arrogant.De mug was erg arrogant.
The SpiderDe spinSpiders have eight legs.Spinnen hebben acht poten.
The wormDe wormThe worm lives in the gardenDe worm leeft in de tuin

 

Common bugs in Dutch

Ok I’m going to be upfront with you. If there is one thing I hate in this beautiful world, its bugs and creepy crawlies!!! When you say the word bugs in Dutch or in English, you can see me cringe!! But that gives me more the reason to memorize the wordlist so that I can explain to people that I hate them and I like to avoid them. As with insects, a few bugs are far more common across the world. So it is necessary that you learn the vocabulary list of these common bugs in Dutch. Along with the list of insects in Dutch, Let us learn the different bugs in Dutch with example sentences.

names of the most common bugs in Dutch
names of the most common bugs in Dutch
Common Bugs  in EnglishTranslation: Common Bugs in DutchExample sentence for Common Bugs in EnglishSentences for Dutch Common Bugs
The bugde bugThe scientist caught the bug.De wetenschapper ving de bug.
The ladybughet lieveheersbeestjeLadybugs are very pretty.Lieveheersbeestjes zijn erg mooi.
The bedbugde bedwantsI caught the bedbug.Ik heb de bedwants gevangen.
The licede luizenThis medicine kills lice.Dit medicijn doodt luizen.
The beetleDe keverI can eat the beetle.Ik kan de kever eten.
The dung beetleDe mestkeverThe dung beetle is very strong.De mestkever is erg sterk.
The fleade vloFleas can jump.Vlooien kunnen springen.
The tickde teekStay away from ticks and fleas.Blijf uit de buurt van teken en vlooien.

 

Stinging insects in Dutch

You put your hand on a flower and all of a sudden there is a super sharp pain in your finger!!!! You scream and throw down the flower. What on earth was that? IT’S A BEE!!!! DAMN YOU GIT STUNG BY A BEE!!! You have to say this to your doctor in Dutch. How do you do that without knowing the list of insects in Dutch which sting? Let us learn the different stinging insects in Dutch with example sentences.

Stinging Insects  in EnglishTranslation: Stinging Insects in DutchExample sentence for Stinging Insects in EnglishSentences for Dutch Stinging Insects
The bumblebeede hommelThe Bumblebees are yellow in color.De hommels zijn geel van kleur.
The beeDe bijThe bee sat on the flower.De bij zat op de bloem.
The waspde wespThe wasp flew away.De wesp vloog weg.
The Hornetde horzelHornets and wasps are enemies.Horzels en wespen zijn vijanden.
The Honeybeede honingbijThe beekeeper loves his honeybeesDe imker houdt van zijn honingbijen
The antDe mierThere are two anthills and a billion ants in my garden.Er zijn twee mierenhopen en een miljard mieren in mijn tuin.

 

Pet insects in Dutch

Do you know that it is very common across the world for people to have insects as pets? Children love having insects as pets as they are hardy and easy to maintain. They do not require constant care and can take care of themselves. Let us learn the different insects which can be kept as pets in Dutch with example sentences.

names of common pet insects in Dutch
names of common pet insects in Dutch
Common Pet Insects  in EnglishTranslationExample sentence for Common Pet Insects in EnglishCommon Pet Insects
The praying mantisde bidsprinkhaanThe young girl has a pet praying mantis.Het jonge meisje heeft een bidsprinkhaan als huisdier.
The stick insectDe wandelende takStick insects are very weirdwandelende takken zijn heel raar
The leaf insectHet bladinsectLeaf insects are very cute.Bladinsecten zijn erg schattig.
The scorpionDe schorpioenThis scorpion is poisonous.Deze schorpioen is giftig.
The Tarantulade Tarantula / de vogelspinI am scared of tarantulas and scorpions.Ik ben bang voor vogelspinnen.

 

Hopping insects in Dutch?

Have you ever looked at a grasshopper? It looks like a small machine. It can jump up an incredible height, can fly and looks freaky as hell!!! I HATE THEM but my brother loves them!!!! Let us learn the different hopping insects in Dutch with example sentences.

names of hopping insects in Dutch
names of hopping insects in Dutch
Hopping Insects  in EnglishTranslation: Hopping Insects in Dutch
The grasshopperDe sprinkhaan
The locustde sprinkhaan / de cicade
The mantisde bidsprinkhaan
The cricketDe Krekel
The cicadade cicade

 

Insect related Verbs in Dutch?

Now that we have learnt about so many insects in Dutch, let us now focus on some common Dutch Verbs which will help us form sentences using these insects. For example, you need to say that the caterpillar crawls but the butterfly flies. You need to say that the bee lives in a hive while an ant lives in an anthill. You need to say that a cockroach has antennae while a wasp has wings. So basically you need to know a few verbs and nouns related to acts which the insects perform in Dutch. In this section let us learn about a few verbs related to insects in Dutch

Insect words in EnglishTranslation: Common Insect words in DutchExample sentence for Common Insects words in EnglishSentences for Common Dutch words related to Insects
To stingPrikken / steekThe bee stings the boy.De bij steekt de jongen.
To bite BijtenThe Ant bites me and it is painful.De mier bijt me en het is pijnlijk.
To flyVliegenThe butterfly flew away.De vlinder vloog weg.
To crawlKruipenThe soldier is crawling.De soldaat kruipt.
To walkLopenThe girl walks fast.Het meisje loopt snel.
To runRennenThe athlete runs from Germany to Austria.De atleet rent van Duitsland naar Oostenrijk.
To jumpSpringenA grasshopper can jump very high.Een sprinkhaan kan heel hoog springen.
To pollinatebestuivenThe bee pollinates the flowers.De bij bestuift de bloemen.

 

Parts of an insect in Dutch?

With the Dutch insect related verbs done, let us proceed with the parts of an insect in Dutch and other nouns related to insects in Dutch

parts of an insect in Dutch?
parts of an insect in Dutch?
Insect words in EnglishTranslation: Common Insect words in DutchExample sentence for Common Insects words in EnglishSentences for Common Dutch words related to Insects
The stingerde angelThe bee has a powerful stinger.De bij heeft een krachtige angel.
The antennaede antennesCockroaches have long antennae.Kakkerlakken hebben lange antennes.
The wingsDe vleugelsI hate insects which have wings.Ik haat insecten die vleugels hebben.
The mandiblede onderkaakThe insect’s mandible is quite weak.De onderkaak van het insect is vrij zwak.
The thoraxde thoraxEvery insect has a thorax.Elk insect heeft een thorax.
The abdomende buikA worm does not have an abdomen.Een worm heeft geen buik.
The legsDe benen / de potenA centipede has a hundred legs.Een duizendpoot heeft honderd poten.
The anthillde mierenhoopThere is an anthill near our house.Er is een mierenhoop in de buurt van ons huis.
The nestHet nestThe wasp built a nest.De wesp bouwde een nest.
The hiveDe korfThe beekeeper has many beehives.De imker heeft veel bijenkorven.
The nectarde nectarFlowers produce nectar.Bloemen produceren nectar.

 

Insect related phrases in Dutch

I have explained all over this post about how I hate insects and how much I am terrified of them. So what do I say in Dutch when I see one? Let us learn the different common insect related phrases in Dutch with example sentences.

Hopping Insects  in EnglishTranslation: Hopping Insects in Dutch
I am afraid of insects.Ik ben bang voor insecten.
Does it sting?Prikt het?
Insects are creepy.Insecten zijn eng.
It has many feet.Het heeft veel voeten.
What type of insect is that?Wat voor soort insect is dat?
The mosquito bit me.De mug heeft me gebeten.
I am allergic to bee stings.Ik ben allergisch voor bijensteken.
I am terrified of insects.Ik ben doodsbang voor insecten.
Can it jump?Kan het springen?
Can it fly?Kan het vliegen?
It looks so disgusting.Het ziet er zo walgelijk uit.
What does it eat?Wat eet het?
Is it poisonous?Is het giftig?

 

Conclusion

We have learnt a lot about the most common insects in Dutch and also about what they do, where they live, the butterfly life cycle in Dutch and also many more phrases. Hope you had fun learning.

 

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