Ladybugs Meaning in English
word · lemma: ladybug
ˈɫeɪdiˌbəɡz
LAY-dee-bugz
lˈeɪdɪbˌʌɡz
LAY-di-bugz
Definition
Ladybugs are small, round, brightly colored insects, usually red with black spots, that are known for eating pests like aphids in gardens.
Usage & Nuances
"Ladybug" is American English; British English often uses "ladybird." These insects are usually seen as harmless and lucky. The plural is regular: "ladybugs." Not all species are red; colors may vary.
Spanish: mariquitas - catarinasPortuguese (BR): joaninhasPortuguese (PT): joaninhasChinese (Simplified): 瓢虫Chinese (Traditional): 瓢蟲Hindi: सूड बीटल - लेडीबगArabic: خنافس الدّعسوقةBengali: লেডিবাগ - কোক্সিনেল্লিড (খেলাধুলার ইংরেজি নামের জন্য মূলত লেডিবাগ ব্যবহৃত হয়, কুকুর বিট্টি নামেও পরিচিত)Russian: божьи коровкиJapanese: てんとう虫Vietnamese: bọ rùaKorean: 무당벌레Turkish: uğur böceğiUrdu: لیڈی برڈ - بھونرا (حشرات)Indonesian: kumbang koksi - kepik
Example Sentences
I saw two ladybugs on the leaf.
basic
Ladybugs help protect plants from tiny insects.
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My sister likes to collect pictures of ladybugs.
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Kids love it when ladybugs crawl on their hands.
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There are always a few ladybugs in my garden by spring.
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Farmers sometimes buy ladybugs to control pests naturally.
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