Translation of German word "Wald" to English
derWald
/valt/
Meaning
NounA dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
How to use
Wald ('forest / woods') is masculine: der Wald (plural: die Wälder, with umlaut). Im Wald spazieren — To walk in the forest. Nadelwald — Coniferous forest.
🇬🇧 English
forest
Example
Wir machten einen langen Spaziergang durch den dichten Wald.
We took a long walk through the dense forest.
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Common phrases
- Waldbrand— forest fire
- Schwarzwald— Black Forest (region)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Wald"?▼
The German word "der Wald" is defined as: "A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods."
What does the German word "der Wald" mean?▼
The German word "der Wald" means "forest" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Wir machten einen langen Spaziergang durch den dichten Wald." (which translates as "We took a long walk through the dense forest.").
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