die Ader
Translation
vein, artery, blood vessel, grain (wood)
Examples
Das Blut fließt durch die Adern.
The blood flows through the veins.
Der Arzt sucht eine Ader für die Blutabnahme.
The doctor is looking for a vein to draw blood.
Das Holz hat eine schöne Ader.
The wood has a beautiful grain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) has a vein/grain Das Holz hat eine schöne Ader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Blutgefäß (blood vessel)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ādra', meaning 'water course' or 'channel', referring to the channels for blood in the body.
Memory Tips
Sounds a bit like 'artery'. Imagine an 'adder' snake slithering through your veins.