die Wurzel
Translation
root, radix
Examples
Der Baum hat tiefe Wurzeln.
The tree has deep roots.
Die Wurzel aus neun ist drei.
The square root of nine is three.
Wir müssen das Problem an der Wurzel packen.
We have to tackle the problem at its root.
Grammar Patterns
the root ((of sth.)) The roots of the tree are strong.
the square root ((of sth.)) The square root of 16 is four.
at the root Tackle the problem at the root.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ursprung (origin), Basis (base); Antonyms: Krone (crown of a tree), Spitze (tip)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wurzala', related to 'Wurz' (herb, root).
Memory Tips
Picture a plant's 'Wurzel' (root) wiggling like a worm, or think of it as the 'worth' of the plant being in its root system.