ash in German
ash in German is Eschenholz, Esche, Asche — ash means the gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
ash in German
Eschenholz
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.
Esche
(uncountable) The wood of this tree.
Asche
A gray color, similar to that of the remains of a fire.
veraschen
(ambitransitive, chemistry) To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
abaschen
(ambitransitive) To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).
aschen
(ambitransitive) To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).
What does "ash" mean?
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noun The gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
"After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden."
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noun A hardwood tree of the genus Fraxinus, or its pale, tough timber.
"A tall ash stood at the edge of the field, its leaves turning yellow."
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noun The remains of a cremated body (usually plural, "ashes").
"He kept his father's ashes in a small wooden box on the shelf."
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ash in a sentence
- After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden.
- She tapped the ash from her cigarette into the tray.
- A tall ash stood at the edge of the field, its leaves turning yellow.
- Carpenters like ash for tool handles because it is strong and flexible.
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What is "ash" in German?
"ash" in German is Eschenholz, Esche, Asche. ash means: The gray powdery residue left after something has burned.
How do you use "ash" in a sentence?
Example: "After the bonfire, a thick layer of ash lay across the garden." In German, "ash" is Eschenholz, Esche, Asche.
Are there other ways to say "ash" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "ash": Eschenholz, Esche, Asche, veraschen, abaschen, aschen.
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