Der Ast
Example: Der Ast des Baumes brach bei starkem Wind ab.
Definition
The word "der Ast" refers to a branch or limb of a tree, typically a woody offshoot that extends from the trunk or a larger branch. It is commonly used to describe parts of trees that support leaves, flowers, or fruit.
Etymology
The German word "der Ast" comes from Old High German 'ast,' meaning branch or bough. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old English 'æst.' Did you know that the word reflects the natural branching structure of trees, highlighting its long-standing use in describing tree parts?
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"Der Ast" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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