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How do you say "hay bale" in German?
der Heuball
In German, "hay bale" is der Heuball.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced HOY-bahl. The 'eu' in Heu makes an oi sound, and bale rhymes with English.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (der Heuball). Plural is Heubälle. Compound: Heu (hay) + Ball (ball/bale).
Example sentence
Der Heuball liegt im Stall.
The hay bale lies in the barn.
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How to remember der Heuball
A bale is a ball-shaped bundle of hay. Heuball literally means hay ball.
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Questions about der Heuball
How do you say "hay bale" in German?
In German, "hay bale" is der Heuball. It is a noun.
Is der Heuball masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (der Heuball). Plural is Heubälle. Compound: Heu (hay) + Ball (ball/bale).
How is der Heuball used in a sentence?
Use der Heuball as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Heuball liegt im Stall. (The hay bale lies in the barn.).
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