die Linde
Translation
linden tree, basswood
Examples
Unter der alten Linde trafen sie sich.
They met under the old linden tree.
Der Duft der Lindenblüten liegt in der Luft.
The scent of linden blossoms is in the air.
Grammar Patterns
die Linde (fem. noun) the linden tree. The flowers of the linde smell sweet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lime tree, basswood
Etymology
From Old High German 'linta' (soft, supple), referring to the tree's flexible inner bark.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous Berlin boulevard 'Unter den Linden' (Under the Linden Trees) to remember this word.