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Gnat in German

Gnat in German is Gnat, Stechmücke, Schnake — Gnat means a small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.

Gnat in German

Gnat
noun
(historical) A type of jet fighter aircraft.
Stechmücke
noun
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
Schnake
noun
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

What does "Gnat" mean?

  1. noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
    "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk."
  2. noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.
    "He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat."
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Gnat in a sentence

  • A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk.
  • He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat.

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What is "Gnat" in German?

"Gnat" in German is Gnat, Stechmücke, Schnake. Gnat means: A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.

How do you use "Gnat" in a sentence?

Example: "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk." In German, "Gnat" is Gnat, Stechmücke, Schnake.

Are there other ways to say "Gnat" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "Gnat": Gnat, Stechmücke, Schnake.

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