English–German

“grass” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁaːs/

Example

Die Kinder spielen im Gras.

The children are playing in the grass.

Illustration for Gras (grass)

How to say “grass” in German

“Grass” in German is Gras.

A dense layer of slender green blades underfoot, while informal Gras can also refer to dried cannabis.

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

Example sentences with Gras

Sie setzen sich auf das Gras, um die Sonne zu genießen.

They sit down on the grass to enjoy the sunshine.

Tips for using Gras

  • The phrase im Gras uses the dative after in for a location, while ins Gras uses the accusative for movement into it.

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