No. 12,891 in German
zecken
"Zecken" means "ticks" (parasitic arachnids) in English.
In a sentence
Die Zecken sind im Sommer besonders aktiv.
The ticks are especially active in summer.
In this sentence, 'Zecken' refers to the arachnid insects known as ticks, which are small parasites that attach to animals and humans.
Beim Wandern sollte man sich vor Zecken schützen.
When hiking, one should protect oneself from ticks.
Here, 'Zecken' is used in the plural form to give advice about avoiding the insects in natural environments.
Manche Tiere werden von Zecken befallen.
Some animals are infested with ticks.
The term 'Zecken' is utilized to describe their role as a vector of infestation upon animals.
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