der Busch
Translation
bush, shrub
Examples
Ein Vogel singt im Busch.
A bird is singing in the bush.
Wir müssen diesen Busch schneiden.
We have to trim this bush.
Grammar Patterns
der Busch (as subject) The bush is growing in the garden. Der Busch wächst im Garten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Strauch, Gehölz; Antonyms: Baum (tree)
Etymology
From Old High German 'busc'. It is cognate with the English word 'bush'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'bush'. Imagine a berry bush ('Beerenbusch') to link the German and English terms.