die Lärche
Translation
larch
Examples
Die Lärche ist ein Nadelbaum.
The larch is a coniferous tree.
Im Herbst werden die Nadeln der Lärche gelb.
In autumn, the needles of the larch turn yellow.
Grammar Patterns
as subject Die Lärche grows in the mountains.
as accusative object We are planting a Lärche.
Similar Words
Other trees: die Tanne (fir), die Fichte (spruce), die Kiefer (pine)
Etymology
From Old High German 'larihha', which comes from Latin 'larix'. The word is similar in many European languages.
Memory Tips
Remember that the Lärche is a special conifer because its needles turn yellow and fall off in autumn.