die Wiese
Translation
meadow, pasture, grassland
Examples
Die Kühe grasen auf der Wiese.
The cows are grazing in the meadow.
Wir machen ein Picknick auf der grünen Wiese.
We are having a picnic on the green meadow.
Grammar Patterns
auf+3 ... to be/lie/stand ((on sth.)) The blanket is lying on the meadow.
über+4 ... to go/run ((across sth.)) We are running across the meadow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meadow, pasture, grassland; Antonyms: forest (Wald), desert (Wüste).
Etymology
From Old High German 'wisa', connected to water or moisture, indicating a damp, grassy place.
Memory Tips
Imagine saying "We see..." a beautiful green meadow. "We see" sounds a bit like *Wiese*.