Meaning
bee
- flying, stinging insect known for producing honey and wax
In a sentence
C'è un'ape sul fiore in giardino.
There is a bee on the flower in the garden.
Hai paura di essere punto da un'ape?
Are you afraid of being stung by a bee?
Le api non pungono se le lasci stare.
Bees don't sting if you leave them alone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ape | feminine · singular |
| api | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine noun ending in -e, takes elided article 'l'' in the singular: 'l'ape'.
- Do not confuse with 'vespa' (wasp), which does not make honey.