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ornamental in German

ornamental in German is dekorativ, Zier-, Zierpflanze — ornamental means serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.

ornamental in German

dekorativ
adj
Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
Zier-
adj
Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful.
Zierpflanze
noun
An ornamental plant.

What does "ornamental" mean?

  1. adj Serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.
    "The fountain is purely ornamental."
  2. noun A plant grown for its appearance rather than for food or other use.
    "The garden is full of flowering ornamentals."
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ornamental in a sentence

  • The fountain is purely ornamental.
  • The garden is full of flowering ornamentals.

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What is "ornamental" in German?

"ornamental" in German is dekorativ, Zier-, Zierpflanze. ornamental means: Serving as decoration rather than having any practical use.

How do you use "ornamental" in a sentence?

Example: "The fountain is purely ornamental." In German, "ornamental" is dekorativ, Zier-, Zierpflanze.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ornamental": dekorativ, Zier-, Zierpflanze.

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