die Baumwolle
Translation
cotton
Examples
Dieses Hemd ist aus reiner Baumwolle.
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
Baumwolle ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff.
Cotton is an important raw material.
Grammar Patterns
aus+3 made of ((sth.)) This T-shirt is made of cotton.
Similar Words
Leinen (linen), Seide (silk)
Etymology
From 'Baum' (tree) + 'Wolle' (wool). Literally 'tree wool'.
Memory Tips
Imagine wool ('Wolle') growing on a tree ('Baum') instead of a sheep. That's cotton.