cactus
die Kaktee, die Kakteen
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cactus
A plant in the cactus family that stores water in its thickened stem and usually has spines instead of leaves.
Die Kaktee auf der Fensterbank hat zum ersten Mal geblüht.
The cactus on the windowsill has bloomed for the first time.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kakteen |
| genitive | der Kaktee |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kaktee | die Kakteen |
| accusative | die Kaktee | die Kakteen |
| dative | der Kaktee | den Kakteen |
| genitive | der Kaktee | der Kakteen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Kaktee' (cactus) is especially common with verbs related to plant care: you can 'eine Kaktee gießen' (water a cactus), 'umtopfen' (repot it), or 'düngen' (fertilize it). 'Eine Kaktee blüht' (a cactus blooms) is also a common combination.
Im Frühling muss ich die Kaktee in einen größeren Topf umtopfen.
In spring, I need to repot the cactus in a larger pot.
The word 'Kaktee' (cactus) is often used when discussing where to place the plant and how to care for it. Typical advice mentions plenty of light, little water, and a pot with good drainage.
Die Kaktee steht an einem hellen Platz und bekommt nur selten Wasser.
The cactus is in a bright spot and is only watered occasionally.
Descriptions of a 'Kaktee' (cactus) often mention its striking flowers or spines. These features are particularly common in texts about houseplants and gardening.
Trotz ihrer kleinen Größe hat die Kaktee wunderschöne rote Blüten.
Despite its small size, the cactus has beautiful red flowers.
