Translation of German word "Gras" to English
dasGras
/ɡʁas/
Meaning
NounAny plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
How to use
Gras ('grass / weed (slang)') is neuter: das Gras (plural: die Gräser). Auf dem Gras sitzen — To sit on the grass. Gras mähen — To mow the lawn / grass.
🇬🇧 English
grass
Example
Das Gras ist nass.
The grass is wet.
Ich sitze im Gras.
I sit on the grass.
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- über etwas Gras wachsen lassen— to let bygones be bygones / let grass grow over it (idiom)
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What is the definition of the German word "das Gras"?▼
The German word "das Gras" is defined as: "Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain."
What does the German word "das Gras" mean?▼
The German word "das Gras" means "grass" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Gras"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Gras"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Gras ist grün." (which translates as "The grass is wet.").
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