die Wälder
Translation
forests, woods
Examples
Die Wälder in Deutschland sind sehr schön.
The forests in Germany are very beautiful.
Wir gehen oft in den Wäldern spazieren.
We often go for walks in the forests.
Grammar Patterns
((in+dat)) ((to go for a walk)) to go for a walk ((in...)) We often go for walks in the forests.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Forste, die Gehölze; Antonyms: die Wüste (desert), die Stadt (city)
Etymology
Plural of 'der Wald' (the forest). The vowel 'a' changes to 'ä' (an umlaut), a common pluralization pattern.
Memory Tips
Remember the vowel change from 'Wald' to 'Wälder'. The two dots of the 'ä' can look like two little trees in the forests.