cactus
der Kaktus, die Kakteen
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cactus
A type of plant from the succulent family that typically has thick, fleshy stems and spines and is adapted to dry climates.
Auf der Fensterbank steht ein kleiner Kaktus, der nur selten Wasser braucht.
There is a small cactus on the windowsill that only rarely needs water.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kakteen |
| genitive | des Kaktus |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Kaktus | die Kakteen die Kaktusse |
| accusative | den Kaktus | die Kakteen die Kaktusse |
| dative | dem Kaktus | den Kakteen den Kaktussen |
| genitive | des Kaktus des Kaktusses | der Kakteen der Kaktusse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
A cactus is known for its 'Stacheln' (spines/needles). The related verb is 'stechen' (to prick/sting), and the adjective is 'stachelig' (prickly/spiny).
Vorsicht, der Kaktus sticht!
Careful, the cactus pricks!
Die Oberfläche der Pflanze ist sehr stachelig.
The surface of the plant is very prickly.
Certain verbs are typical when talking about caring for a cactus. You only have to 'selten gießen' (water it rarely), because it 'wenig Wasser braucht' (needs little water), and sometimes it can even 'blühen' (bloom).
Du darfst den Kaktus nicht zu oft gießen.
You must not water the cactus too often.
A cactus is often described as an easy-care 'Zimmerpflanze' (houseplant) that you find on a 'Fensterbank' (windowsill). Its natural habitat is the 'Wüste' (desert).
Ich habe mir einen kleinen Kaktus für meine Fensterbank gekauft.
I bought myself a small cactus for my windowsill.
