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oak in German

oak in German is Eichen-, Eiche, Eichenholz — oak means a large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its strong wood.

oak in German

Eichen-

adj

Made of oak wood or timber.

Eiche

noun

(uncountable) The wood of the oak.

Eichenholz

noun

(uncountable) The wood of the oak.

Eiche

noun

Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

Eichbaum

noun

Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

Eichenbaum

noun

Any tree of other genera and species of trees resembling typical oaks of genus Quercus in some ways.

What does "oak" mean?

noun A large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its strong wood.
"Children collected acorns beneath the huge oak at the edge of the field."
noun The hard, durable wood of this tree.
"We chose oak for the floor because it lasts for many years."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

oak in a sentence

Children collected acorns beneath the huge oak at the edge of the field.
A squirrel ran up the trunk of the oak and vanished among the leaves.
We chose oak for the floor because it lasts for many years.
The barrels are made of oak, which gives the drink a rich flavour.

Similar words in German

hardwood timber

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "oak" in German?

"oak" in German is Eichen-, Eiche, Eichenholz. oak means: A large deciduous tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its strong wood.

How do you use "oak" in a sentence?

Example: "Children collected acorns beneath the huge oak at the edge of the field." In German, "oak" is Eichen-, Eiche, Eichenholz.

Are there other ways to say "oak" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "oak": Eichen-, Eiche, Eichenholz, Eichbaum, Eichenbaum.

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