Minibeasts in Dutch: Learn the Vocabulary for Small Creatures

Welcome to your guide for learning Dutch vocabulary related to small creatures, or ‘minibeasts.’ Whether you’re a beginner or advanced in Dutch, this list will help you recognize and understand the names of various insects and tiny creatures in Dutch!

Common Dutch Vocabulary for Minibeasts

Dutch Word	English Translation
het zwerm	swarm
het kolonie	colony
de mier	ant
de bij	bee
de vlinder	butterfly
de rups	caterpillar
de duizendpoot	centipede
de kakkerlak	cockroach
de krekel	cricket
de libelle	dragonfly
de regenworm	earthworm
de vlieg	fly
de sprinkhaan	grasshopper
het lieveheersbeestje	ladybird
de eendagsvlieg	mayfly
de mug	mosquito
de mot	moth
de naaktslak	slug
de huisjesslak	snail
de spin	spider
de wesp	wasp
de pissebed	woodlouse

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