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German word
Birke
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪɐ̯kə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbirch
Example
Die Birke verliert im Herbst ihre Blätter.
The birch sheds its leaves in the fall.
More examples
Im Frühling sind die Blätter der Birke zartgrün.
In spring, the leaves of the birch are pale green.
Core concept
A slender tree with pale, peeling bark and small triangular leaves, common in cool landscapes.
Common phrases
unter der Birke
under the birch
Blätter der Birke
leaves of the birch
weiße Birke
white birch
Similar words
Baum: A tall woody plant with a trunk and branches, common in forests and parks.
Eiche: A large deciduous tree with a thick trunk, strong wood, and acorns.
Linde: A large deciduous tree with broad leaves, often planted along streets and in parks.
Kiefer: An evergreen tree with needle-like leaves that remain through winter.
Definition in German
Die Birke ist ein Laubbaum mit weißlicher, sich oft schälender Rinde und dreieckigen Blättern, der in kühleren Regionen wächst.
Word origin
German Birke comes through Old High German birka and Middle High German berche from a common Germanic tree name related to English birch.
Usage tips
- Birke is feminine, so the article is die and the plural is Birken, as in die Birken im Park.
Related words
- Birkenrindebirch barknoun
- Birkenwaldbirch forestnoun
- Birkenholzbirch woodnoun