die Ader
Translation
vein, artery, blood vessel, grain (wood)
Examples
Das Blut fließt durch die Adern.
The blood flows through the veins.
Der Arzt sucht eine Ader für die Blutabnahme.
The doctor is looking for a vein for the blood draw.
Das Holz hat eine schöne Ader.
The wood has a beautiful grain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) has a vein/grain Das Holz hat eine schöne Ader.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Blutgefäß (blood vessel)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ādra', which meant 'water course' or 'channel', a metaphor for blood vessels.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Ader' with 'artery'. Picture adding (Ader) more blood to the system through these vessels.