English–German

“bouquet” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtʁaʊ̯s/

Example

In der Ecke stehen mehrere Sträuße.

There are several bouquets in the corner.

Illustration for Strauß (bouquet)

How to say “bouquet” in German

“Bouquet” in German is Strauß.

Stems gather into a compact bundle, while flowers or leafy twigs fan out above it; the same spelling also names an unrelated ostrich.

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

Example sentences with Strauß

Sie überreichte ihm einen Strauß roter Rosen.

She presented him with a bouquet of red roses.

Tips for using Strauß

  • The noun is masculine, and its plural is Sträuße; the umlaut changes au to äu in the plural.

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