der Baum
Translation
tree
Examples
Der Baum ist sehr hoch.
The tree is very tall.
Im Garten steht ein alter Baum.
An old tree stands in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
der Baum ((as subject)) the tree Der Baum ist grün.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehölz (woodland); Antonyms: Strauch (shrub)
Etymology
From Old High German 'boum', related to the English word 'beam'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Baumkuchen', the German 'tree cake'. The 'Baum' part means tree, referring to the cake's rings.