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alga
A simple plant, usually living in water, without flowers, leaves, or roots. Algae can be microscopic or form large mats like seaweed.
Wegen der vielen Algen war das Wasser im See grün gefärbt.
Because of the many algae, the water in the lake was colored green.
The word 'Alge' (alga) is often the first part of compound nouns that have something to do with algae. Examples are 'die Algenblüte' (a rapid increase in algae, algal bloom) or 'der Algenteppich' (a dense layer of algae on the water).
Die Algenfarmen an der Küste züchten essbare Algenarten.
The algae farms on the coast cultivate edible types of algae.
Common verbs used with 'Algen' (algae) describe their formation and growth. Typical phrases are 'Algen wachsen' (algae grow), 'Algen bilden sich' (algae form), or 'Algen entfernen' (to remove algae).
Im Sommer bilden sich in unserem Teich oft viele Algen.
In summer, lots of algae often form in our pond.
Algae are usually mentioned in connection with bodies of water. People speak of algae 'im See' (in the lake), 'im Meer' (in the sea), 'im Teich' (in the pond), or also 'im Aquarium' (in the aquarium).
Nach dem Sturm wurden viele Algen an den Strand gespült.
After the storm, a lot of algae were washed onto the beach.
moss / cash
'Moos' and 'Alge' are both simple, often green plants or plant-like organisms that can occur in damp places. Still, they are not the same thing. 'Moos' usually grows on land, for example on the forest floor, stones, or tree bark. 'Algen' usually live in water, for example in lakes, in the sea, or in an aquarium. They can be confused because both look green and like damp environments. As a guide: green cushions on stone or soil are usually moss, while green layers in water are more likely algae.
Im Aquarium bildet sich an der Scheibe eine grüne Alge.
A green alga is forming on the glass in the aquarium.
Nach dem Regen riecht das Moos im Wald besonders frisch.
After the rain, the moss in the forest smells especially fresh.