die Aue
Translation
meadow, water meadow, floodplain, pasture
Examples
Die Kühe grasen in der grünen Aue.
The cows are grazing in the green meadow.
Wir machten ein Picknick in der Aue am Fluss.
We had a picnic in the meadow by the river.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat to walk/graze (in sth.) We are walking in the meadow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wiese, Weide. 'Aue' specifically implies proximity to water.
Etymology
From Old High German 'ouwa', related to water and island, referring to land near water.
Memory Tips
The 'au' sound is like 'ow' in 'cow'. Picture a cow grazing in a meadow ('Aue') by the water.