This is the 12891st most frequent German word.
zecken
"Zecken" means "ticks" (parasitic arachnids) in English.
In this sentence, 'Zecken' refers to the arachnid insects known as ticks, which are small parasites that attach to animals and humans.
Die Zecken sind im Sommer besonders aktiv.
The ticks are especially active in summer.
Here, 'Zecken' is used in the plural form to give advice about avoiding the insects in natural environments.
Beim Wandern sollte man sich vor Zecken schützen.
When hiking, one should protect oneself from ticks.
The term 'Zecken' is utilized to describe their role as a vector of infestation upon animals.