sting
sting
Meaning of sting
to prick or wound with a stinger, causing sharp pain or irritation
mit einem spitzen Giftorgan in die Haut dringen und Schmerz verursachen
Pronunciation
sting with German translation
sting usage examples
Wasps often sting in the summer.
Wespen stechen im Sommer oft.
Bees only sting when they're scared.
Bienen stechen nur, wenn sie Angst haben.
sting synonyms
What's the difference between sting, bite, and prick
Advanced: broader words
to wound with teeth or mouthparts
ENI was bitten by a mosquito last night.
to make a small hole with a sharp point
ENHe pricked his finger on a thorn.
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sting meaning: what does it mean?
to prick or wound with a stinger, causing sharp pain or irritation
sting pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sting is pronounced as /stɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sting definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Wespen stechen im Sommer oft. Translation: Wasps often sting in the summer.
Is sting part of Insects vocabulary?
Yes, sting can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is sting part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, sting can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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