Der Baum
Example: Der Baum im Garten ist sehr hoch und grün.
Definition
"Der Baum" is a noun in German that means a tree, which is a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves, typically growing outdoors. It is often referred to in the context of nature, such as in the phrase 'Der Baum im Garten ist sehr hoch und grün,' meaning the tree in the garden is very tall and green.
Etymology
The German word "der Baum" originates from Old High German 'boum' or 'baum,' which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*baumaz,' meaning tree or wooden structure. Did you know that "Baum" shares roots with the English word 'beam,' reflecting the wood or timber aspect of trees?
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"Der Baum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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