der Humus
Translation
humus, topsoil
Examples
Guter Gartenboden enthält viel Humus.
Good garden soil contains a lot of humus.
Durch Kompostierung entsteht wertvoller Humus.
Composting creates valuable humus.
Grammar Patterns
((der Humus)) the humus Guter Gartenboden enthält viel Humus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mutterboden (topsoil); Similar: Erde (earth), Kompost (compost)
Etymology
From Latin 'humus' meaning 'earth, ground'. It's related to the word 'human'.
Memory Tips
It's an international word, almost identical to the English 'humus'. Connect it to 'human' – both come from the earth.