die Hainbuche
Translation
hornbeam, common hornbeam
Examples
Die Hainbuche ist ein Laubbaum.
The hornbeam is a deciduous tree.
Hainbuchen werden oft für Hecken verwendet.
Hornbeams are often used for hedges.
Grammar Patterns
(die Hainbuche) (nominative) the hornbeam is... Die Hainbuche ist ein Baum.
(der Hainbuche) (genitive) of the hornbeam... The wood of the hornbeam is very hard.
(die Hainbuche) (accusative) ...a hornbeam. One plants a hornbeam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Weißbuche (white beech)
Etymology
From 'Hain' (grove) + 'Buche' (beech). It looks like a beech and often grows in groves.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'grove beech' (Hain-Buche). While not a true beech, the name helps recall its appearance and habitat.