English–German

“tree” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/baʊ̯m/

Example

Ich sitze unter dem Baum.

I'm sitting under the tree.

Illustration for Baum (tree)

How to say “tree” in German

“Tree” in German is Baum.

A rooted woody plant rises from one main trunk into a crown of branches and leaves.

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

Example sentences with Baum

Wir pflanzen einen Baum im Park.

We are planting a tree in the park.

Tips for using Baum

  • Baum is masculine, with the plural Baeume written Bäume in standard German.

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