der Apfelbaum
apple tree
A fruit tree from the pome fruit family that bears apples as its fruit.
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst ernten wir die Äpfel von unserem Apfelbaum im Garten.
In autumn, we harvest the apples from our apple tree in the garden.
der Apfelbaum
apple tree
der Apfelbaum, die Apfelbäume
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Apfelbaum, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Apfelbäume |
| genitive | des Apfelbaums |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Apfelbaum | die Apfelbäume |
| accusative | den Apfelbaum | die Apfelbäume |
| dative | dem Apfelbaum | den Apfelbäumen |
| genitive | des Apfelbaums des Apfelbaumes | der Apfelbäume |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
This word is a clear example of a German compound word: It consists of 'der Apfel' (apple) and 'der Baum' (tree). So the meaning is literally 'a tree for apples'.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben einen alten Apfelbaum im Garten.
We have an old apple tree in the garden.
Word-formation principle
The pattern '[fruit] + Baum' ([fruit] + tree) is very productive in German. The article of the compound word is always determined by the last part, so 'der Baum' (the tree).
EXAMPLE
Ein Kirschbaum, ein Birnbaum und ein Apfelbaum stehen nebeneinander auf der Wiese.
A cherry tree, a pear tree, and an apple tree stand next to each other in the meadow.
Typical verbs
In connection with an apple tree, verbs are often used that describe its yearly cycle: In spring it 'blüht' (blooms), in summer it 'trägt' (bears) fruit, and in autumn one 'erntet' (harvests) from it.
EXAMPLE
Der Apfelbaum blüht dieses Jahr besonders schön.
The apple tree is blooming especially beautifully this year.
Dieser junge Baum trägt noch keine Äpfel.
This young tree does not bear any apples yet.
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