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der Löwenzahn
dandelion
A widespread plant with bright yellow flowers and jagged leaves that, after blooming, forms a white, spherical seed head.
example
Die Wiese war voll mit gelbem Löwenzahn.
The meadow was full of yellow dandelions.
der Löwenzahn
dandelion
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Usage tips
Compound word
The name 'Löwenzahn' (dandelion) is made up of 'der Löwe' (lion) and 'der Zahn' (tooth). It describes the plant's strongly jagged leaves, which resemble a lion's teeth.
EXAMPLE
Die gezackten Blätter geben dem Löwenzahn seinen Namen.
The jagged leaves give the dandelion its name.
Context clue
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. If people talk about a 'Wiese' (meadow) or 'Pusteblume' (dandelion seed head), it refers to the plant. If it is about 'Essen' (food/eating) or 'Salat' (salad), the edible plant is meant. In connection with 'Fernsehen' (television) or 'Kindheit' (childhood), it refers to the TV program.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Wiese blüht der erste Löwenzahn des Jahres.
The first dandelions of the year are blooming in the meadow.
Cultural context
'Löwenzahn' is a very well-known and popular German children's TV program that has been on television for decades and has taught generations of children about the world.
EXAMPLE
Viele Erwachsene in Deutschland erinnern sich gerne an die Sendung Löwenzahn aus ihrer Kindheit.
Many adults in Germany fondly remember the program Löwenzahn from their childhood.
Typical collocations
When 'Löwenzahn' (dandelion) is meant as a food, it is often used with verbs such as 'sammeln' (to gather), 'ernten' (to harvest), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), or 'essen' (to eat).
EXAMPLE
Man kann die jungen Blätter vom Löwenzahn sammeln und als Salat essen.
You can gather the young leaves of dandelions and eat them as a salad.
In real life
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