noun🔗ShareKokonsThe silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa."The children collected cocoons from the branches, hoping to watch the butterflies emerge. "Die Kinder sammelten Kokons von den Ästen, in der Hoffnung, die Schmetterlinge schlüpfen zu sehen.biologyanimalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKokons, HüllenAny similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical."Example Sentence: "After a difficult breakup, Maria spent weeks in her room, watching movies; her friends worried she was hiding in one of her own emotional cocoons." "Nach einer schwierigen Trennung verbrachte Maria Wochen in ihrem Zimmer und sah Filme; ihre Freunde befürchteten, sie würde sich in einem ihrer eigenen emotionalen Kokons verstecken.naturebiologyorganismanimalinsectenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEinhüllen, umhüllenTo envelop in a protective case"Sentence: In winter, many animals instinctively cocoons themselves in warm, cozy nests to survive the cold. "Im Winter hüllen sich viele Tiere instinktiv in warmen, gemütlichen Nestern ein, um die Kälte zu überleben.natureanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich verpuppenTo withdraw into such a case."After a long and stressful week at work, she likes to cocoons herself in her apartment, watching movies and avoiding all social interaction. "Nach einer langen und stressigen Arbeitswoche verpuppt sie sich gerne in ihrer Wohnung, schaut Filme und vermeidet jegliche soziale Interaktion.natureanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading