No. 11,572 in German
stinkwanzen
Stinkwanzen: Stink bugs, insects known for releasing a foul odor when threatened.
In a sentence
Die Stinkwanzen haben sich im Garten breitgemacht.
The stink bugs have spread in the garden.
This usage of 'Stinkwanzen' refers to the insects called stink bugs in a plural form, used in a neutral descriptive context.
Ein Kind schrie: 'Eine Stinkwanze sitzt auf meiner Jacke!'
A child screamed: 'A stink bug is sitting on my jacket!'
Here, 'Stinkwanze' is used in singular to specify the observed presence of a stink bug, often conveying fear or disgust.
Die Schädlingsbekämpfung rät dazu, Stinkwanzen aus dem Haus zu entfernen.
Pest control advises removing stink bugs from the house.
In this context, 'Stinkwanzen' is employed to refer to the insects collectively as unwanted pests, emphasizing the removal action.
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