Antennen
The English phrase antennae is translated into German as Antennen.
The term Antennen is used to refer to both biological antennae and technical antennas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form Antennen is used for both biological and technical contexts. The singular form of the noun is die Antenne.
Did you know?
- The word Antenne is used in German to describe the 'antenna' of a car radio, but the actual metal rod is sometimes colloquially called a Peitsche (whip).
- German allows for the creation of 'monster' compounds like Richtstrahlantennenempfangsstation, which means 'directional beam antenna reception station'.
- In German, the term Fühler is often used for the biological antennae of insects instead of the more technical Antennen.
Examples in context
- Ich habe Antennen für andere Menschen und nehme wahr, wie sie sich fühlen.I have antennae for other people, and perceive how they feel.This sentence is useful for expressing the metaphorical idea of having antennae for other people using Antennen.Tatoeba #2592421 by al_ex_an_der, translation #6027751 by tinowls
- Die Ameise hat zwei Antennen.The ant has two antennae.
- Die Ameisen haben sehr lange Antennen.The ants have very long antennae.
- Das Insekt bewegt seine Antennen.The insect is moving its antennae.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are looking at a beetle in the garden.
- FelixSchau mal, dieser Käfer hat schwarze Antennen.Look, this beetle has black antennae.
- JuliaJa, sie sind wirklich sehr interessant.Yes, they are really very interesting.
- FelixSeine Antennen zittern ganz schnell.His antennae are twitching quite fast.
- JuliaVielleicht fühlt er gerade etwas.Maybe he is feeling something right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
