der Mehltau
Translation
mildew, powdery mildew
Examples
Die Rosen haben Mehltau.
The roses have mildew.
Mehltau ist eine Pflanzenkrankheit.
Mildew is a plant disease.
Wie bekämpft man Mehltau im Garten?
How do you combat mildew in the garden?
Grammar Patterns
to have mildew The plants have mildew. Die Pflanzen haben Mehltau.
to be infested with mildew The leaves are infested with mildew. Die Blätter sind mit Mehltau befallen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pflanzenkrankheit (plant disease), Pilzbefall (fungal infestation)
Etymology
A compound of 'Mehl' (flour) and 'Tau' (dew). It describes the appearance of the fungus, which looks like floury dew on leaves.
Memory Tips
Picture dew ('Tau') that looks like flour ('Mehl') on a plant's leaves. This image directly relates to the word's meaning and origin.