plant
die Pflanze, die Pflanzen
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plant
A living organism that usually grows in the ground, does not move around actively, and produces its own food using light.
Die Pflanze braucht viel Licht und muss regelmäßig gegossen werden.
The plant needs a lot of light and must be watered regularly.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pflanzen |
| genitive | der Pflanze |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pflanze | die Pflanzen |
| accusative | die Pflanze | die Pflanzen |
| dative | der Pflanze | den Pflanzen |
| genitive | der Pflanze | der Pflanzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Pflanze“ (plant) often appears as the second part of compound words. The first part then indicates the location, type, or purpose, for example „Zimmerpflanze“ (houseplant), „Topfpflanze“ (potted plant), „Nutzpflanze“ (crop plant), or „Heilpflanze“ (medicinal plant).
Auf der Fensterbank stehen drei Zimmerpflanzen.
There are three houseplants on the windowsill.
Kamille ist eine bekannte Heilpflanze.
Chamomile is a well-known medicinal plant.
In its general meaning, „Pflanze“ (plant) often occurs with processes of growth and development: A plant grows, blooms, produces seeds, or needs light and water.
Im Frühling blüht die Pflanze zum ersten Mal.
The plant blooms for the first time in spring.
