German Conversation · Level 36
73 words
German word
pflanzen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpflantsən/
Meaning
- verbplant
Example
Ich pflanze einen Baum.
I am planting a tree.
More examples
Im Herbst pflanzt man Zwiebeln ins Beet.
In autumn, people plant bulbs in the flower bed.
Core concept
A young plant is set into soil so its roots can establish and growth can continue.
Common phrases
im Garten pflanzen
plant in the garden
ins Beet pflanzen
plant in the flower bed
Obstbäume pflanzen
plant fruit trees
Similar words
anpflanzen: Plant crops in land or fields to begin growing them.
säen: Sow seeds in soil so new plants can emerge.
einpflanzen: Transplant a seedling into a pot or the ground.
Definition in German
Etwas Lebendes, besonders eine Pflanze, in Erde oder ein Substrat setzen, damit es dort wächst.
Word origin
The German verb comes through Middle High German pflanzen from Latin plantare, a verb derived from planta, "plant".
Usage tips
- As a verb, pflanzen normally takes an accusative object, as in "einen Baum pflanzen", rather than standing alone.