der Schwarm, ¨-e
swarm
Eine große Gruppe von Tieren, die zusammen fliegen oder schwimmen, zum Beispiel Vögel oder Fische. Auch eine Person, in die man verliebt ist.
Definition & meaning
- A large group of insects, birds, or fish moving or flying together (e.g., a swarm of bees).
- A large crowd or a multitude of people, often moving in the same direction or gathered for a specific purpose.
- Colloquially, a person for whom one has a strong romantic interest or a crush.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a masculine noun (der). It is derived from the Old High German word swarm, which refers to a buzzing or humming noise, likely imitative of the sound made by a large group of flying insects. It is related to the verb schwirren (to whir or buzz).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For a group of animals: die Meute , der Trupp , die Herde (often used for mammals).
- For a crowd of people: die Menschenmenge , der Haufen .
- For a romantic interest: die Flamme , die Schwärmerei , der Liebling .
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ein Schwarm Bienen fliegt über das Feld.noun
A swarm of bees flies over the field.
Schwärme kleiner Insekten umgaben das Licht am Abend.noun
Swarms of small insects surrounded the light in the evening.
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