English–German

“shrub” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtʁaʊ̯x/

Example

Im Garten stehen viele Sträucher.

There are many shrubs in the garden.

Illustration for Strauch (shrub)

How to say “shrub” in German

“Shrub” in German is Strauch.

A low woody plant with several stems rising from the ground, like a garden shrub rather than a single-trunk tree.

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

Example sentences with Strauch

Ein geschnittener Strauch stand am Beetrand.

A trimmed shrub stood at the edge of the flower bed.

Tips for using Strauch

  • The plural is Sträucher, with an umlaut and an -er ending rather than Strauchs.

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