Gnat Meaning in English
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ˈnæt
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nˈæt
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Definition
A very small flying insect, similar to a mosquito, that often appears in groups and can be a nuisance.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to tiny, non-biting flies (unlike mosquitoes, which bite). Common in humid or damp environments. 'Gnat' is used more in British English; in American English, people may simply say 'bug' or 'mosquito'. Not used for large insects.
Spanish: jejen - mosquitaPortuguese (BR): mosquitoPortuguese (PT): mosquitoChinese (Simplified): 蠓虫 - 小蚋Chinese (Traditional): 蠓蚋 - 小蚋Hindi: मच्छर (छोटे) - ग्नैटArabic: حشرة صغيرة طائرة (بعوض صغير)Bengali: ছোট মাছি - ঝাঁক মাছিRussian: мошкаJapanese: ユスリカ - ブユVietnamese: muỗi nhỏ - ruồi nhỏKorean: 깍지벌레 - 작은 파리Turkish: tatarcıkUrdu: ننھی مکھیIndonesian: lalat kecil - nyamuk kecil
Example Sentences
A gnat landed on my arm.
basic
There are many gnats near the pond.
basic
A gnat flew into my eye.
basic
It's hard to eat outside without being bothered by gnats in the summer.
natural
Don't worry, that tiny bug is just a gnat, not a mosquito.
natural
After the rain, clouds of gnats filled the garden.
natural