die Aue
Translation
meadow, floodplain, pasture
Examples
Die Kühe grasen in der grünen Aue.
The cows are grazing in the green meadow.
Wir machten ein Picknick in der Aue am Fluss.
We had a picnic in the meadow by the river.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat to walk/graze (in sth.) We are walking in the meadow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wiese, Weide. 'Aue' has a stronger connotation of being near water.
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ouwa', which is connected to water and islands, hence land near a body of water.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound 'ow-eh'. Imagine saying 'Oww!' after getting your feet wet in a water meadow.