das Harz
Translation
resin, sap
Examples
Der Baum sondert Harz ab.
The tree secretes resin.
Bernstein ist fossiles Harz.
Amber is fossilized resin.
Grammar Patterns
((das Harz)) resin Amber is fossilized resin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pech (pitch); Antonyms: -
Etymology
From Old High German 'harz'. Distantly related to English 'harvest' in the sense of a plant's product.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'hard' substance from a tree. 'Harz' sounds a bit like 'hard'.