der Eukalyptus
eucalyptus
An usually evergreen tree or shrub from the myrtle family, originally found mainly in Australia.
EXAMPLE
Der Eukalyptus wächst in vielen Regionen Australiens.
Eucalyptus grows in many regions of Australia.
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Meanings
der Eukalyptus
eucalyptus
The essential oil obtained from the leaves of certain eucalyptus species, which is used, among other things, for cold symptoms.
EXAMPLE
Eukalyptus kann bei verstopften Atemwegen wohltuend wirken.
Eucalyptus can have a soothing effect on blocked airways.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Eukalyptus, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Eukalyptus |
| genitive | des Eukalyptus |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Eukalyptus | die Eukalyptus die Eukalypten |
| accusative | den Eukalyptus | die Eukalyptus die Eukalypten |
| dative | dem Eukalyptus | den Eukalyptus den Eukalypten |
| genitive | des Eukalyptus | der Eukalyptus der Eukalypten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
With „Eukalyptus“ (eucalyptus), the context shows which meaning is intended: words like „wachsen“ (to grow), „Baum“ (tree), or „Wald“ (forest) point to the plant. Words like „Öl“ (oil), „Erkältung“ (cold), or „Atemwege“ (airways) refer to the leaves used or their ingredients.
EXAMPLE
Im Park steht ein alter Eukalyptus, der über zwanzig Meter hoch gewachsen ist.
There is an old eucalyptus tree in the park that has grown to over twenty meters tall.
Eukalyptus wird häufig bei Beschwerden der Atemwege verwendet.
Eucalyptus is often used for respiratory problems.
Typical collocations
When referring to the plant, „Eukalyptus“ (eucalyptus) is often combined with words from botany and landscape, for example „Eukalyptusbaum“ (eucalyptus tree), „Eukalyptuswald“ (eucalyptus forest), and „Eukalyptusblätter“ (eucalyptus leaves).
EXAMPLE
Der Eukalyptus kann unter günstigen Bedingungen sehr groß werden.
Under favorable conditions, eucalyptus can grow very large.
Medicinal compounds
In medical contexts, „Eukalyptus“ (eucalyptus) often appears in compounds such as „Eukalyptusöl“ (eucalyptus oil), „Eukalyptusbonbons“ (eucalyptus lozenges), and „Eukalyptussalbe“ (eucalyptus ointment). These products are mentioned especially in connection with colds and blocked airways.
EXAMPLE
Zum Inhalieren gibt sie ein paar Tropfen Eukalyptusöl in heißes Wasser.
To inhale it, she adds a few drops of eucalyptus oil to hot water.
In real life
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