die Ernte
Translation
harvest, crop
Examples
Die Ernte war dieses Jahr gut.
The harvest was good this year.
Die Bauern bringen die Ernte ein.
The farmers are bringing in the harvest.
Grammar Patterns
((the harvest)) the harvest The harvest is plentiful this year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Einbringung, die Lese (for grapes)
Etymology
From Old High German 'arnōti', related to English 'earn' in the sense of gaining the fruits of one's labor.
Memory Tips
Think of 'earn'-ing your food from the 'Erde' (earth). 'Ernte' sounds a bit like 'earn-the'.