der Mischwald
mixed forest
A forest in which different tree species grow, especially deciduous and coniferous trees together.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Mischwald wachsen Buchen, Eichen und Fichten.
Beech, oak, and spruce trees grow in this mixed forest.
der Mischwald
mixed forest
der Mischwald, die Mischwälder
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Mischwald, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mischwälder |
| genitive | des Mischwaldes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mischwald | die Mischwälder |
| accusative | den Mischwald | die Mischwälder |
| dative | dem Mischwald | den Mischwäldern |
| genitive | des Mischwaldes des Mischwalds | der Mischwälder |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Mischwald' (mixed forest) consists of 'Misch-' and 'Wald' (forest). In 'Misch-' you can recognize the stem of 'mischen' (to mix): The tree species are mixed together in the forest.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Hügel wächst ein Mischwald aus Kiefern und Buchen.
A mixed forest of pine and beech trees grows on the hill.
Typical collocations
Typical collocations are 'ein naturnaher Mischwald' (a natural mixed forest), 'ein artenreicher Mischwald' (a species-rich mixed forest), and 'einen Mischwald anlegen' (to establish a mixed forest). 'Anlegen' describes the planned planting of a new forest.
EXAMPLE
Die Gemeinde möchte auf der freien Fläche einen Mischwald anlegen.
The municipality wants to establish a mixed forest on the vacant land.
Location and direction
For a location, use 'im Mischwald' (in the mixed forest) with the dative. Movement into the forest is described with 'in den Mischwald' (into the mixed forest) with the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Wir machen im Mischwald eine kurze Pause.
We are taking a short break in the mixed forest.
Vom Parkplatz aus gehen wir in den Mischwald.
From the parking lot, we are walking into the mixed forest.
In real life
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