A1 noun Neutral

fungi

/ˈfʌŋɡaɪ/

Fungi are a large group of living things, such as mushrooms, molds, and yeast, that grow on soil or old plants. They are different from plants because they do not use the sun to make food, but instead break down dead material.

Beispiele

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1

I saw many colorful fungi growing on the wet tree during my walk.

I saw many colorful fungi growing on the wet tree during my walk.

2

The scientist is studying how certain fungi help trees communicate in the forest.

The scientist is studying how certain fungi help trees communicate in the forest.

3

Yuck, there are some green fungi on this old piece of bread!

Yuck, there are some green fungi on this old piece of bread!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fungi
Adjektiv
fungal
Verwandt
fungus
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Fun Guy' (fungi) at a party. Even though they live in the dark, they are the life of the forest party because they recycle everything!

Schnelles Quiz

The forest floor was covered in different types of ____ after the rain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fungi

Beispiele

1

I saw many colorful fungi growing on the wet tree during my walk.

everyday

I saw many colorful fungi growing on the wet tree during my walk.

2

The scientist is studying how certain fungi help trees communicate in the forest.

formal

The scientist is studying how certain fungi help trees communicate in the forest.

3

Yuck, there are some green fungi on this old piece of bread!

informal

Yuck, there are some green fungi on this old piece of bread!

4

Fungi are essential for the health of the ecosystem as they recycle nutrients.

academic

Fungi are essential for the health of the ecosystem as they recycle nutrients.

5

Our laboratory produces specialized fungi for the organic food industry.

business

Our laboratory produces specialized fungi for the organic food industry.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fungi
Adjektiv
fungal
Verwandt
fungus

Häufige Kollokationen

edible fungi edible fungi
poisonous fungi poisonous fungi
wild fungi wild fungi
type of fungi type of fungi
grow fungi grow fungi

Häufige Phrasen

edible fungi

mushrooms that are safe to eat

wood-rotting fungi

fungi that grow on and break down wood

poisonous fungi

fungi that can make you sick

Wird oft verwechselt mit

fungi vs fungus

Fungus is the singular form (one), while fungi is the plural form (many).

fungi vs plants

Plants make food from light, but fungi get food by breaking down organic matter.

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Nutzungshinweise

Fungi is a plural noun and should be used with plural verbs (e.g., 'Fungi are interesting'). It is the scientific category that includes common things like mushrooms and mold.

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Häufige Fehler

Many learners say 'a fungi' when they mean one (it should be 'a fungus'), or they add an 's' to make it 'fungis,' which is incorrect.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Fun Guy' (fungi) at a party. Even though they live in the dark, they are the life of the forest party because they recycle everything!

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'fungus', which simply means mushroom.

Grammatikmuster

Plural form of the noun 'fungus' Used with plural verbs (e.g., 'These fungi are...') Often functions as a collective noun for a group of species
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Kultureller Kontext

In many parts of the world, foraging for wild fungi is a common and traditional hobby.

Schnelles Quiz

The forest floor was covered in different types of ____ after the rain.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fungi

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A1

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estuary

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undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

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mammal

A1

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reptile

A1

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invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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