die Fichte
Translation
spruce, fir
Examples
Im Wald stehen hohe Fichten.
There are tall spruces in the forest.
Das Holz der Fichte ist sehr hell.
The wood of the spruce is very light.
Grammar Patterns
to build ((sth.)) from spruce Das Haus wurde aus Fichten gebaut.
Similar Words
Tanne (fir), Kiefer (pine), Lärche (larch)
Etymology
From Old High German 'fiuhta', related to Latin 'picea' (pitch-pine).
Memory Tips
The sound 'Fichte' might remind you of 'fight'. Imagine having to 'fight' your way through a dense spruce forest.