die Oase
Translation
oasis, haven, refuge, sanctuary
Examples
In der Wüste fanden wir eine Oase.
In the desert, we found an oasis.
Sein Garten ist eine Oase der Ruhe.
His garden is an oasis of calm.
Grammar Patterns
an oasis of ((sth.)) an oasis of something His garden is an oasis of calm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: haven, refuge, sanctuary, retreat
Etymology
From Greek 'oasis', meaning 'inhabited place'. It's an internationalism, a word used in many languages.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'oasis' in the desert. The German word is almost identical, just capitalized as all nouns are.