Algae Meaning in English
word
ˈæɫdʒi
AL-jee
ˈælɡiː
AL-gee
Definition
Small, simple, plant-like organisms that often grow in water, including ponds, lakes, oceans, or even on wet surfaces; includes seaweed and microscopic forms, and usually appears green.
Usage & Nuances
'Algae' is a plural noun (singular is 'alga'), but is commonly used as a group. It's uncountable in most contexts. It refers to many types: seaweed (large), and tiny, invisible forms. Not all algae are green.
Spanish: algasPortuguese (BR): algasPortuguese (PT): algasChinese (Simplified): 藻类Chinese (Traditional): 藻類Hindi: शैवालArabic: طحالبBengali: শৈবালRussian: водорослиJapanese: 藻類Vietnamese: tảoKorean: 조류Turkish: alg - yosun (su bitkisi)Urdu: کائیIndonesian: alga - ganggang
Example Sentences
The pond is full of algae.
basic
Algae can grow on rocks in the river.
basic
Fish eat some types of algae.
basic
After a hot summer, the lake was covered with green algae.
natural
Scientists use some algae to make biofuel.
natural
Don’t swim when you see a lot of algae in the water.
natural