Der Wald
Example: Wir gehen morgen im Wald spazieren.
Definition
"Der Wald" refers to a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth, commonly known as a forest. It is a natural environment where various plants and animals live, often used for recreation, like walking or hiking, as in the phrase 'Wir gehen morgen im Wald spazieren.'
Etymology
The word "der Wald" comes from Old High German 'wald,' meaning forest or woods. It is related to the Germanic root *waldaz, which also gave rise to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The term has ancient origins reflecting the importance of forests in early Germanic cultures.
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"Der Wald" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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