fruit tree
der Obstbaum, die Obstbäume
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fruit tree
A tree that bears edible fruit, such as an apple tree, cherry tree, or pear tree.
Im Herbst ernten wir die Äpfel von unserem alten Obstbaum im Garten.
In autumn, we harvest the apples from our old fruit tree in the garden.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Obstbäume |
| genitive | des Obstbaumes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Obstbaum | die Obstbäume |
| accusative | den Obstbaum | die Obstbäume |
| dative | dem Obstbaum | den Obstbäumen |
| genitive | des Obstbaumes des Obstbaums | der Obstbäume |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Obstbaum' (fruit tree) is a compound noun made up of 'das Obst' (fruit) and 'der Baum' (tree). So it literally refers to a tree that bears fruit.
Wir haben im Garten einen neuen Obstbaum gepflanzt.
We planted a new fruit tree in the garden.
Specific fruit trees are formed according to the same pattern: you combine the type of fruit with '-baum' (tree). Examples are 'der Apfelbaum' (apple tree), 'der Kirschbaum' (cherry tree), or 'der Pflaumenbaum' (plum tree).
Der alte Apfelbaum in unserem Garten trägt jedes Jahr viele Früchte.
The old apple tree in our garden bears lots of fruit every year.
Typical actions are associated with a fruit tree: you can 'pflanzen' (plant), 'schneiden' (prune), or 'pflegen' (care for) it. The tree itself 'blüht' (blooms) in spring and 'trägt Früchte' (bears fruit), which you 'erntet' (harvest) in summer or autumn.
Im Frühling blühen die Obstbäume wunderschön.
In spring, the fruit trees bloom beautifully.
Man muss Obstbäume regelmäßig schneiden, damit sie gesund bleiben.
You have to prune fruit trees regularly so that they stay healthy.
