Hornets Meaning in English

word · lemma: hornet

US

ˈhɔɹnəts

HAWR-nuhts

UK

hˈɔːnɪts

HAW-nits

التعريف

Hornets are large, aggressive wasps known for their painful stings. They often build nests in trees or buildings.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

"Hornets" is always plural when referring to the insects in general. Often confused with "wasps" or "bees"—hornets are a specific type of large wasp. The phrase "a hornet's nest" can also be used metaphorically for a place full of trouble or activity.

• Spanish: avispones
• Portuguese (BR): vespas
• Portuguese (PT): vespas
• Chinese (Simplified): 大黄蜂
• Chinese (Traditional): 大黃蜂
• Hindi: भौरें
• Arabic: الدبابير
• Bengali: ভিমরুল
• Russian: шершни
• Japanese: スズメバチ
• Vietnamese: ong bắp cày
• Korean: 말벌
• Turkish: eşek arısı (hornet) - yaban arısı (hornet)
• Urdu: بھڑ (بڑی خطرناک قسم)
• Indonesian: tabuhan

جمل نموذجية

There are hornets near the playground.

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Hornets can be dangerous if you disturb their nest.

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We saw a big group of hornets in the garden.

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Getting stung by hornets hurts a lot more than bee stings.

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We found a hornets' nest under the roof last summer.

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Don't mess with hornets—they get really aggressive if they feel threatened.

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