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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?

  1. noun Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.
    "They spread fresh straw across the stable floor."
  2. noun A thin tube used for sucking up a drink.
    "She popped a straw into her milkshake."
  3. noun Something considered practically worthless, as in the phrase "not worth a straw."
    "His promises weren't worth a straw."

straw in a sentence

  • They spread fresh straw across the stable floor.
  • The old barn was stacked to the roof with straw.
  • She popped a straw into her milkshake.
  • His promises weren't worth a straw.

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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: "They spread fresh straw across the stable floor." 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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