die Aloe
aloe
A genus of succulent plants with thick, fleshy leaves that often grow in dry regions. The best-known species is aloe vera.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Fensterbank wächst eine große Aloe.
A large aloe is growing on the windowsill.
die Aloe
aloe
die Aloe, die Aloen
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Meanings
die Aloe
aloe
The juice or gel obtained from the leaves of the aloe plant and used in cosmetic and healing products.
EXAMPLE
Diese Hautcreme enthält reine Aloe zur Beruhigung der Haut.
This skin cream contains pure aloe to soothe the skin.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Aloe, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Aloen |
| genitive | der Aloe |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Aloe | die Aloen |
| accusative | die Aloe | die Aloen |
| dative | der Aloe | den Aloen |
| genitive | der Aloe | der Aloen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can tell from the context whether the plant or the ingredient is meant. Verbs like 'wachsen' (to grow) or 'gießen' (to water) refer to the plant. Words like 'enthalten' (to contain), 'Creme' (cream), or 'Gel' (gel) point to the processed juice.
EXAMPLE
Meine Aloe wächst sehr schnell und braucht bald einen größeren Topf.
My aloe is growing very quickly and will soon need a bigger pot.
Typical collocations
When referring to the ingredient, 'Aloe' (aloe) often appears in connection with product types or properties. Typical expressions are 'reine Aloe' (pure aloe), 'Gel aus Aloe' (gel made from aloe), or 'Creme mit Aloe' (cream with aloe).
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sonnenbrand habe ich ein Gel mit Aloe aufgetragen.
After the sunburn, I applied a gel with aloe.
Use with “Vera”
Very often, the plant or ingredient is referred to with the addition 'Vera' as 'Aloe Vera' (aloe vera). This form is very common in everyday language and especially on product packaging.
EXAMPLE
Aloe Vera ist für ihre heilende Wirkung bekannt.
Aloe vera is known for its healing effect.
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