die Holzart
Translation
type of wood, wood species
Examples
Welche Holzart ist das?
What type of wood is this?
Eiche ist eine harte Holzart.
Oak is a hard type of wood.
Grammar Patterns
to be a ((...)) type of wood Eiche ist eine harte Holzart.
Similar Words
Synonym: Holzsorte
Etymology
A compound word from 'Holz' (wood) and 'Art' (type, kind, species).
Memory Tips
Literally means 'wood type'. Break it down into its two components: 'Holz' and 'Art'.