die Baumkrone
tree crown
The upper part of a tree, including its branches, twigs, and leaves.
EXAMPLE
Die Baumkrone spendete uns an diesem heißen Tag Schatten.
The tree crown gave us shade on that hot day.
die Baumkrone
tree crown
die Baumkrone, die Baumkronen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Baumkrone, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Baumkronen |
| genitive | der Baumkrone |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Baumkrone | die Baumkronen |
| accusative | die Baumkrone | die Baumkronen |
| dative | der Baumkrone | den Baumkronen |
| genitive | der Baumkrone | der Baumkronen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Baumkrone' (tree crown) is made up of 'Baum' (tree) and 'Krone' (crown). The image helps explain its meaning: it refers to the upper, spreading part of a tree that sits above the trunk like a crown.
EXAMPLE
Im Herbst färbt sich die Baumkrone langsam gelb und rot.
In autumn, the tree crown slowly turns yellow and red.
Expressing location
To describe a position within this part of a tree, German often uses 'in der Baumkrone' (in the tree crown). For movement into it, use 'in die Baumkrone' (into the tree crown). The case therefore depends on whether you are expressing a location or a direction.
EXAMPLE
Ein Eichhörnchen versteckte sich in der Baumkrone.
A squirrel was hiding in the tree crown.
Der Vogel flog direkt in die Baumkrone.
The bird flew straight into the tree crown.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'eine dichte Baumkrone' (a dense tree crown), 'eine breite Baumkrone' (a broad tree crown), and 'die Baumkrone beschneiden' (to prune the tree crown). Animals are also often mentioned in connection with the tree crown.
EXAMPLE
Der Gärtner musste die Baumkrone vorsichtig beschneiden.
The gardener had to prune the tree crown carefully.
In real life
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