straw in German

straw in German is Stroh-, strohblond, strohfarben — straw means dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.

straw in German

Stroh-

adj

Made of straw.

strohblond

adj

Of a pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

strohfarben

adj

Of a pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

Halm

noun

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

Strohhalm

noun

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

Stroh

noun

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

Stroh

noun

(uncountable) Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

strohfarben

noun

(uncommon) A pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

strohgelb

noun

(uncommon) A pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

What does "straw" mean?

noun Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.
"The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished."
noun A thin tube used for sucking up a drink.
"Can I have a straw for my lemonade, please?"
noun Something considered practically worthless, as in the phrase "not worth a straw."
"After the argument, his apology felt as if it was not worth a straw."

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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”.

straw in a sentence

The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished.
They spread fresh straw across the stable floor.
Can I have a straw for my lemonade, please?
The child blew bubbles into her juice through a bendy straw.

Similar words in German

chaff husk stalk stubble wheat

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "straw" in German?

"straw" in German is Stroh-, strohblond, strohfarben. straw means: Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.

How do you use "straw" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished." In German, "straw" is Stroh-, strohblond, strohfarben.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "straw": Stroh-, strohblond, strohfarben, Halm, Strohhalm, Stroh.

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