das Schilfrohr
Translation
reed, cane
Examples
Am Ufer wächst hohes Schilfrohr.
Tall reeds grow on the bank.
Das Dach ist mit Schilfrohr gedeckt.
The roof is thatched with reeds.
Grammar Patterns
((das Schilfrohr)) used as a subject The reed grows on the lakeshore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ried; Near synonyms: Bambus (bamboo)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schilf' (reed) and 'Rohr' (pipe, tube), describing a pipe-like reed.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'shield' ('Schilf') made of 'tubes' ('Rohr'), a strong, hollow plant found near water.