die Fichte
Translation
spruce, fir
Examples
Im Wald stehen hohe Fichten.
There are tall spruces in the forest.
Das Holz der Fichte ist sehr hell.
The wood of the spruce is very light.
Grammar Patterns
to build ((sth.)) from spruce Das Haus wurde aus Fichten gebaut.
Similar Words
Tanne (fir), Kiefer (pine), Lärche (larch)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'fiuhta', which is related to the Latin word 'picea' (pitch-pine).
Memory Tips
The word 'Fichte' sounds a bit like 'fighter'. Picture a lone 'fighter' standing tall and strong like a spruce tree in the mountains.