raised bed
das Hochbeet, die Hochbeete
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raised bed
A garden bed whose planting area is significantly higher than the surrounding ground and is usually enclosed by a sturdy frame.
In unserem Hochbeet wachsen Salat, Radieschen und Kräuter.
Lettuce, radishes, and herbs grow in our raised bed.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hochbeete |
| genitive | des Hochbeets |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Hochbeet | die Hochbeete |
| accusative | das Hochbeet | die Hochbeete |
| dative | dem Hochbeet | den Hochbeeten |
| genitive | des Hochbeets des Hochbeetes | der Hochbeete |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Hochbeet' (raised bed) is made up of 'hoch' (high) and 'Beet' (garden bed). It refers to a garden bed with an elevated planting area.
Für den Garten hinter dem Haus haben wir ein Hochbeet gebaut.
We built a raised bed for the garden behind the house.
Common phrases with 'Hochbeet' (raised bed) include 'ein Hochbeet anlegen' (to create a raised bed), 'ein Hochbeet bauen' (to build a raised bed), 'ein Hochbeet bepflanzen' (to plant a raised bed), and 'ein Hochbeet befüllen' (to fill a raised bed).
Im Frühjahr möchte ich ein Hochbeet mit Kräutern und Gemüse bepflanzen.
In spring, I would like to plant herbs and vegetables in a raised bed.
For plants and activities within the bed, 'in' (in) is often used: plants grow 'im Hochbeet' (in the raised bed), and you work 'im Hochbeet' (in the raised bed). For movement into it, use 'ins Hochbeet' (into the raised bed).
Meine Tochter hat gestern Erdbeeren ins Hochbeet gesetzt.
My daughter planted strawberries in the raised bed yesterday.
