die Eiche
Translation
oak, oak tree
Examples
Eine alte Eiche steht in unserem Garten.
An old oak tree stands in our garden.
Grammar Patterns
((the oak)) the oak tree An old oak stands in the garden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Baum (tree); Other trees: Buche (beech), Tanne (fir)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'eih', which is a cognate of the English word 'oak'.
Memory Tips
The sound 'Eiche' can be linked to 'oak'. Imagine a strong, ancient oak.