die Buche
Translation
beech, beech tree
Examples
Die Buche ist ein häufiger Baum in Europa.
The beech is a common tree in Europe.
Im Herbst fallen die Blätter der Buche.
In the fall, the leaves of the beech tree fall.
Grammar Patterns
((die Buche)) the beech tree The beech is a common tree in Europe.
Similar Words
die Eiche (oak), die Birke (birch)
Etymology
From Old High German 'buohha'. Related to English 'beech'. Also etymologically related to 'Buch' (book), as early Germanic peoples wrote on beech wood tablets.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'Buch' (book) is related to 'Buche' (beech tree) because books were historically made from its wood.