artificial turf
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artificial turf
An artificially produced ground covering made of synthetic fibers that resembles real grass. It is often used for sports fields or in gardens because it is easier to maintain and more weather-resistant.
Das Fußballspiel findet heute auf Kunstrasen statt, weil der echte Rasen nach dem Regen zu nass ist.
The soccer game is taking place on artificial turf today because the real grass is too wet after the rain.
The word is made up of 'Kunst-' and 'Rasen' (lawn/grass). The prefix 'Kunst-' here means 'artificial' or 'not natural'. It is also used in other words such as 'Kunststoff' (plastic) or 'Kunstleder' (synthetic leather).
Kunstleder ist eine preiswerte Alternative zu echtem Leder.
Synthetic leather is an inexpensive alternative to real leather.
When talking about activities on this surface, you use the preposition 'auf' (on). You play soccer 'auf Kunstrasen' (on artificial turf).
Die Kinder spielen am liebsten auf dem neuen Kunstrasen im Park.
The children like playing on the new artificial turf in the park best.
'Kunstrasen' (artificial turf) is used mainly in the context of sports (especially soccer, hockey) and gardening/landscaping. A typical verb in this context is 'Kunstrasen verlegen' (to install artificial turf).
Die Gemeinde hat entschieden, auf dem Sportplatz einen neuen Kunstrasen zu verlegen.
The municipality has decided to install new artificial turf on the sports field.
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'Rasen' and 'Kunstrasen' both refer to a green surface that looks like grass and can be found, for example, in a garden or on a sports field. The important difference is: 'Rasen' normally means real, natural grass. 'Kunstrasen' is an artificial surface made of synthetic material. The words can be confused because both look similar and both can serve as a playing field. If real grass is growing, 'Rasen' fits. If the ground only looks like grass but is artificial, 'Kunstrasen' is more precise.
Im neuen Stadion spielen die Kinder auf Kunstrasen, weil er auch im Winter gut nutzbar ist.
In the new stadium, the children play on artificial turf because it can be used well even in winter.
Nach dem Regen ist der Rasen im Garten besonders grün.
After the rain, the lawn in the garden is especially green.