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How do you say "tree" in German?
der Baum
In German, "tree" is der Baum.
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Pronunciation
Say bowm. The au sounds like English ow, and it is one syllable.
Grammar notes
Der Baum is masculine. The plural is die Baeume. It is a large woody plant.
Example sentence
Der Baum im Garten ist alt.
The tree in the garden is old.
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How to remember der Baum
Baum is tree. Many English words related to trees start with b as well.
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Questions about der Baum
How do you say "tree" in German?
In German, "tree" is der Baum. It is a noun.
Is der Baum masculine or feminine?
Der Baum is masculine. The plural is die Baeume. It is a large woody plant.
How is der Baum used in a sentence?
Use der Baum as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Baum im Garten ist alt. (The tree in the garden is old.).
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