der/die Kiefer
Translation
jaw, pine
Examples
Er hat einen starken Kiefer.
He has a strong jaw.
Im Wald stehen viele Kiefern.
There are many pine trees in the forest.
Grammar Patterns
der Kiefer (m.) jaw He has a strong jaw.
die Kiefer (f.) pine There are many pine trees in the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (jaw) Kinnlade; (pine) Föhre
Etymology
'der Kiefer' (jaw) is from Old High German 'kivel', while 'die Kiefer' (pine) is from 'kienforha' (resin fir). They are unrelated.
Memory Tips
Associate the masculine article 'der' with a strong jaw, and the feminine article 'die' with a pine tree.