der Fichtenaltbestand
Translation
old-growth spruce stand, mature spruce forest
Examples
Der Fichtenaltbestand ist ein wichtiger Lebensraum.
The old-growth spruce stand is an important habitat.
Wir wanderten durch den Fichtenaltbestand.
We hiked through the mature spruce forest.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((an important habitat)) The old-growth spruce stand is an important habitat.
Similar Words
Synonym: alter Fichtenwald (old spruce forest); Antonym: Fichtenjungwuchs (young spruce growth)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Fichte' (spruce) + 'alt' (old) + 'Bestand' (stand, stock). Literally 'spruce-old-stand'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: Fichte (spruce) + alt (old) + Bestand (stand). Picture an old stand of spruce trees.