German Conversation · Level 26
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German word
Garten
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgaʁtn̩/
Meaning
- masculine noungarden
Example
Der Garten hinter dem Haus ist sehr groß.
The garden behind the house is very large.
More examples
Am Morgen gieße ich den Garten, bevor ich zur Arbeit gehe.
In the morning, I water the garden before I go to work.
Core concept
A marked piece of land that brings plants, cultivation, and relaxation close to a dwelling.
Common phrases
in den Garten gehen
go into the garden
den Garten gießen
water the garden
Similar words
Hof: An area beside a building used for moving goods and brief outdoor use.
Park: A large public green space for walking, resting, and play.
Balkon: A small projecting outdoor space for plants and enjoying fresh air.
Terrasse: A broad outdoor floor area beside a building for sitting and relaxing.
Definition in German
Ein abgegrenzter Bereich, meist bepflanzt, der zum Anbau von Pflanzen oder zur Erholung dient.
Word origin
Garten comes through the older form gart or garto from Proto-Germanic *gardaz, an enclosure term also connected with English yard.
Usage tips
- Garten can translate backyard when the area is planted or used for gardening, whereas Hof or Hinterhof better fits a courtyard or paved yard.
Other meanings
- backyardnoun
Related words
- Gärtnerinfemale gardenernoun
- Gartenstuhlgarden chairnoun