die Sense
Translation
scythe
Examples
Der Bauer mäht das Gras mit der Sense.
The farmer mows the grass with the scythe.
Der Tod wird oft mit einer Sense dargestellt.
Death is often depicted with a scythe.
Grammar Patterns
((with sth.)) with (sth.) The farmer mows the grass with the scythe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sichel (sickle)
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'segensa'.
Memory Tips
The spelling 'Senß' is archaic; today it's spelled 'Sense'. Picture the Grim Reaper, the 'Sensenmann', carrying his scythe.