Der Wald
Example: Wir gehen morgen im Wald spazieren und hören die Vögel.
Definition
"Der Wald" refers to a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. It is a natural environment where various plants and animals live, often used for walking, recreation, and ecological purposes, as in the phrase: 'Wir gehen morgen im Wald spazieren und hören die Vögel.'
Etymology
The word "der Wald" comes from Old High German 'wald' meaning 'forest' or 'wood'. It is related to the English word 'wold', which means a forested upland. Did you know? The term originally conveyed the idea of a wild, uncultivated land full of trees.
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"Der Wald" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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