English–German

“birch” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪɐ̯kə/

Example

Die Birke verliert im Herbst ihre Blätter.

The birch sheds its leaves in the fall.

Illustration for Birke (birch)

How to say “birch” in German

“Birch” in German is Birke.

A slender tree with pale, peeling bark and small triangular leaves, common in cool landscapes.

Full entry for Birke: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Birke

Im Frühling sind die Blätter der Birke zartgrün.

In spring, the leaves of the birch are pale green.

Tips for using Birke

  • Birke is feminine, so the article is die and the plural is Birken, as in die Birken im Park.

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