oak wood
das Eichenholz, die Eichenhölzer
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oak wood
The wood of the oak tree. It is known for its hardness, strength, and durability and is therefore often used for furniture, floors, barrels, and in construction.
Der massive Esstisch ist aus hellem Eichenholz gefertigt.
The solid dining table is made of light oak wood.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eichenhölzer |
| genitive | des Eichenholzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Eichenholz | die Eichenhölzer |
| accusative | das Eichenholz | die Eichenhölzer |
| dative | dem Eichenholz | den Eichenhölzern |
| genitive | des Eichenholzes | der Eichenhölzer |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Eichenholz' (oak wood) is a compound noun made from 'die Eiche' (the oak tree) and 'das Holz' (wood). The '-n-' is a linking element that connects the two words. Literally, it means 'wood from the oak tree.'
Für den Kamin verwenden wir am liebsten Eichenholz.
For the fireplace, we prefer to use oak wood.
When you want to describe what something is made of, you use the preposition 'aus' (from/of). So a piece of furniture is 'aus Eichenholz' (made of oak wood).
Unser neuer Fußboden ist aus massivem Eichenholz.
Our new floor is made of solid oak wood.
'Eichenholz' (oak wood) is often described with the adjectives 'massiv' (solid), 'hell' (light), or 'dunkel' (dark). Typical products made from it are 'Möbel' (furniture), 'Fässer' (barrels, e.g. for wine or whisky), and 'Parkett' (parquet flooring).
Der Wein reifte mehrere Jahre in Fässern aus Eichenholz.
The wine aged for several years in oak wood barrels.
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Die Eiche and das Eichenholz can both refer to the wood of the oak tree. Eichenholz clearly names the material, whereas Eiche usually means the tree and is used for its wood only in certain material descriptions. When a clear designation of the material is needed, Eichenholz is especially appropriate.
Der Schreiner verwendet für den Tisch massives Eichenholz.
The carpenter uses solid oak wood for the table.
Der Schreiner fertigt den Tisch aus massiver Eiche.
The carpenter makes the table from solid oak.
