die Baumrinde
tree bark
The outer, protective layer of a tree or another woody plant.
EXAMPLE
Die Baumrinde schützt den Stamm vor Verletzungen und Austrocknung.
The tree bark protects the trunk from injuries and drying out.
die Baumrinde
tree bark
die Baumrinde, die Baumrinden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Baumrinde, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Baumrinden |
| genitive | der Baumrinde |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Baumrinde | die Baumrinden |
| accusative | die Baumrinde | die Baumrinden |
| dative | der Baumrinde | den Baumrinden |
| genitive | der Baumrinde | der Baumrinden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Baumrinde' (tree bark) is made up of 'Baum' (tree) and 'Rinde' (bark). The base word 'Rinde' (bark) refers to the outer layer of a tree.
EXAMPLE
Die Baumrinde ist an dieser Stelle besonders dick.
The tree bark is especially thick in this spot.
Typical collocations
Verbs such as 'beschädigen' (to damage), 'ritzen' (to scratch), 'abschälen' (to peel off), and 'untersuchen' (to examine) are often used with 'Baumrinde' (tree bark). These combinations describe typical actions or observations involving the bark.
EXAMPLE
Die Kinder sollen die Baumrinde nicht beschädigen.
The children must not damage the tree bark.
Location phrase
For a location on the bark, 'an der Baumrinde' (on the tree bark) is often used. After 'an' (at/on), the dative is used here because the phrase refers to a fixed location.
EXAMPLE
An der Baumrinde entdeckte die Försterin Spuren von Insekten.
On the tree bark, the forester discovered traces of insects.
In real life
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