der Regenwald
Translation
rainforest
Examples
Der Amazonas ist der größte Regenwald der Welt.
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world.
Viele Tierarten leben im tropischen Regenwald.
Many animal species live in the tropical rainforest.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 ((sth.dat)) to live/be in ((sth.)) Many animals live in the rainforest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dschungel (jungle), Urwald (primeval forest)
Etymology
Composed of 'Regen' (rain) and 'Wald' (forest). Literally 'rain forest'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'Wald' (forest) where it is always 'Regen' (raining). The German word is a direct equivalent of the English.