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bedbug in German

bedbug in German is Wanze, Bettwanze, Hauswanze — bedbug means a small nocturnal insect that feeds on human blood, typically while people sleep.

bedbug in German

Wanze
noun
A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.
Bettwanze
noun
A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.
Hauswanze
noun
A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.
Wandlaus
noun
A small nocturnal insect pest of humans, of species Cimex lectularius (common bedbug) and Cimex hemipterus (tropical bedbug) that feeds on the blood of humans during sleep.

What does "bedbug" mean?

  1. noun A small nocturnal insect that feeds on human blood, typically while people sleep.
    "The hotel had to close a room after guests found bedbugs in the mattress."
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bedbug in a sentence

  • The hotel had to close a room after guests found bedbugs in the mattress.
  • Bedbugs are active at night and bite sleeping people.

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What is "bedbug" in German?
"bedbug" in German is Wanze, Bettwanze, Hauswanze. bedbug means: A small nocturnal insect that feeds on human blood, typically while people sleep.
How do you use "bedbug" in a sentence?
Example: "The hotel had to close a room after guests found bedbugs in the mattress." In German, "bedbug" is Wanze, Bettwanze, Hauswanze.
Are there other ways to say "bedbug" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bedbug": Wanze, Bettwanze, Hauswanze, Wandlaus.
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