Translation of German word "Garten" to English
derGarten
/ˈɡaʁtn̩/
Meaning
NounAn outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
How to use
The masculine noun Garten ('garden') declines regularly (genitive des Gartens). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Gärten.
🇬🇧 English
garden
Example
Ich liebe den Garten in unserem Haus.
I love the garden in our house.
Der Garten ist sehr schön, wenn es Frühling ist.
The garden is very beautiful in the spring.
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Common phrases
- im Garten arbeiten— to work in the garden (dative location)
- schöner Garten— beautiful garden
- Gartenarbeit— gardening / garden work (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Garten"?▼
The German word "der Garten" is defined as: "An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes."
What does the German word "der Garten" mean?▼
The German word "der Garten" means "garden" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Garten"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Garten ist ein wichtiger Teil des Hauses." (which translates as "I love the garden in our house.").
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