die Asche
Translation
ash, ashes, remains
Examples
Die Asche des Vulkans bedeckte das Dorf.
The ash from the volcano covered the village.
Er verstreute die Asche im Meer.
He scattered the ashes in the sea.
Aus der Asche stieg ein Phönix empor.
A phoenix rose from the ashes.
Grammar Patterns
((die Asche)) ((von sth.)) the ash(es) of sth. Die Asche des Vulkans war überall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Glutreste (embers)
Etymology
From Old High German 'aska', related to the English word 'ash'. It has Proto-Germanic roots.
Memory Tips
Sounds very similar to the English word 'ash'. Imagine putting out a cigarette in an 'Aschenbecher' (ashtray).