die Borken
Translation
barks
Examples
Die alten Eichen haben dicke Borken.
The old oaks have thick barks.
In den Borken nisten kleine Insekten.
Small insects nest in the barks.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) barks The barks of the tree are rough.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rinden
Etymology
From Middle High German 'borke', related to 'bergen' (to hide, protect), as the bark protects the tree.
Memory Tips
Imagine a dog 'barking' to protect a tree, and the tree's 'bark' (Borke) protects it.