reed in German
reed in German is Kontaktzunge, Zunge, Schilf — reed means a tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
reed in German
Kontaktzunge
Zunge
Schilf
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Rohr
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Ried
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
Schilfrohr
(countable) The hollow stem of these plants.
Rohrblatt
(countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
Blatt
(countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
Blättchen
(countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
Rohrblattinstrument
(countable, music) Part of an aerophone musical instrument, comprising a thin piece of wood or metal, which vibrates to produce sound when air passes through it.
What does "reed" mean?
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noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
"Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge."
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noun A thin strip of cane or metal in certain musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound.
"The oboe's double reed must be wet before you start to play."
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reed in a sentence
- Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge.
- The path was lined with tall reeds swaying in the breeze.
- The oboe's double reed must be wet before you start to play.
- A cracked reed makes the saxophone sound harsh and squeaky.
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What is "reed" in German?
"reed" in German is Kontaktzunge, Zunge, Schilf. reed means: A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
How do you use "reed" in a sentence?
Example: "Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge." In German, "reed" is Kontaktzunge, Zunge, Schilf.
Are there other ways to say "reed" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "reed": Kontaktzunge, Zunge, Schilf, Rohr, Ried, Schilfrohr.
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