nettle
die Brennnessel, die Brennnesseln
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nettle
A plant with serrated leaves and fine hairs on its leaves and stems that cause a burning irritation on the skin when touched.
Als ich die Brennnessel berührte, begann meine Hand zu brennen.
When I touched the nettle, my hand began to burn.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Brennnesseln |
| genitive | der Brennnessel |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Brennnessel | die Brennnesseln |
| accusative | die Brennnessel | die Brennnesseln |
| dative | der Brennnessel | den Brennnesseln |
| genitive | der Brennnessel | der Brennnesseln |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Brennnessel' is made up of 'brenn-' from 'brennen' (to burn) and 'Nessel' (nettle). The first part refers to the burning skin irritation caused by touching it.
Wegen der Brennnesseln trug sie beim Sammeln Handschuhe.
Because of the nettles, she wore gloves while collecting them.
'Brennnessel' (nettle) is often used with verbs such as 'berühren' (to touch), 'sammeln' (to collect), and 'pflücken' (to pick). The phrase 'von einer Brennnessel gestochen werden' (to be stung by a nettle) is also common in everyday language.
Beim Wandern wurde er von einer Brennnessel gestochen.
He was stung by a nettle while hiking.
'Brennnessel' (nettle) comes up not only in conversations about skin irritation, but also in cooking, herbal medicine, and gardening. For example, tea, soup, and fertilizer can be made from it.
Aus der Brennnessel lässt sich ein Tee zubereiten.
Nettle can be used to make tea.
