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"Bee" in German: Biene
die Biene
Bee in German is die Biene, feminine. One bee is eine Biene; many are Bienen. Honey comes from the Honigbiene.
In the garden
Da sitzt eine Biene auf der Blume.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Biene
Say it
BEE-neh
/ˈbiːnə/
BEE-neh. Long ee, soft final e. Plural Bienen adds -n.
"Bee" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Biene | the bee Default feminine noun. | Default feminine noun. |
| eine Biene | a bee Indefinite singular. | Indefinite singular. |
| die Bienen | the bees Plural. | Plural. |
| die Honigbiene | honeybee Common compound. | Common compound. |
How to use Biene in real life
- 1In the garden
Da sitzt eine Biene auf der Blume.
There is a bee sitting on the flower.
Eine Biene is feminine.
- 2At a picnic
Vorsicht, die Biene fliegt zum Saft.
Careful, the bee is flying to the juice.
Die Biene as subject.
- 3Nature walk
Viele Bienen summen am Apfelbaum.
Many bees are buzzing at the apple tree.
Bienen is plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Biene
Incorrect: der Biene
Correct: die Biene
Biene is feminine: die Biene.
Incorrect: die Bieneen
Correct: die Bienen
Plural is Bienen, not Bieneen.
Good to know
Germans talk a lot about Bienenschutz and wild bees in cities. A bee sting is ein Bienenstich — also the name of a classic cream cake.
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Spotting bees near flowers
ChatPal
Siehst du die Biene dort?
Do you see the bee there?
You
Ja. Die Biene ist ganz ruhig.
Yes. The bee is very calm.
ChatPal
Gut. Bienen brauchen die Blüten.
Good. Bees need the blossoms.
You
Dann lassen wir die Biene in Ruhe.
Then we will leave the bee alone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bee" in German
What gender is Biene?
Feminine: die Biene.
What is the plural?
Die Bienen.
How do you say honeybee?
Die Honigbiene.
What is a bee sting called?
Ein Bienenstich — also a cake name.
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