der Löss
Translation
loess
Examples
Löss ist ein sehr fruchtbarer Boden.
Loess is a very fertile soil.
In dieser Region findet man viel Löss.
A lot of loess is found in this region.
Grammar Patterns
der Löss (nominative) Löss is yellow.
den Löss (accusative) You can find the loess in many regions.
dem Löss (dative) Wine grows well on the loess.
des Lösses (genitive) the color of the loess
Similar Words
silt, clay, loam
Etymology
From German, possibly related to 'los' (loose), referring to its fine, unconsolidated nature.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'loss'. Imagine the wind causing a 'loss' of soil as it blows the fine dust away.