der Baum
Translation
tree
Examples
Der Baum ist sehr hoch.
The tree is very tall.
Im Garten steht ein alter Baum.
An old tree stands in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
der Baum ((as subject)) the tree Der Baum ist grün.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehölz (woodland); Antonyms: Strauch (shrub)
Etymology
From Old High German 'boum', cognate with the English word 'beam'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Baumkuchen', the German 'tree cake'. 'Baum' means tree, like the rings in the cake.