English–German
“branch” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ast/
Example
Am Ast saß ein Vogel.
A bird sat on the branch.
How to say “branch” in German
“Branch” in German is Ast.
A solid wooden offshoot of a tree, extending from the trunk to support foliage or fruit.
Example sentences with Ast
Im Sturm fiel ein großer Ast vom Baum.
In the storm, a large branch fell from the tree.
Tips for using Ast
- Ast often suggests a thicker or stronger branch than Zweig, although the distinction is not exact.
Other German words for “branch”
Der Vogel sitzt auf dem Zweig.
The bird is sitting on the branch.
In Berlin gibt es mehrere Filialen dieser Bank.
There are several branches of this bank in Berlin.
Die Niederlassung in Berlin koordiniert das Projekt.
The Berlin branch is coordinating the project.