das Bäumchen
Translation
small tree, sapling
Examples
Wir pflanzen ein Bäumchen im Garten.
We are planting a small tree in the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((das Bäumchen)) (as subject/object) the small tree She planted a Bäumchen in her backyard.
Similar Words
Setzling (sapling), junger Baum (young tree)
Etymology
From `Baum` (tree) + the diminutive suffix `-chen`.
Memory Tips
The suffix `-chen` makes things small and often cute, like a 'little tree'. All nouns ending in `-chen` are neuter (`das`).