der Samen
Translation
seed, semen, sperm
Examples
Ich pflanze die Samen in die Erde.
I plant the seeds in the earth.
Aus einem kleinen Samen wächst ein großer Baum.
A large tree grows from a small seed.
Grammar Patterns
((der Samen)) seed, semen I plant the seeds in the earth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Saat, das Korn (grain)
Etymology
From Old High German 'sāmo', related to 'säen' (to sow). Cognate with English 'semen'.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'semen'. For the 'seed' meaning, connect it to the verb 'säen' (to sow).