greenhouse
das Treibhaus, die Treibhäuser
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greenhouse
A heated building with large glass surfaces where plants grow in particularly warm conditions.
Im Treibhaus werden schon im Winter Tomaten und Gurken gezogen.
Tomatoes and cucumbers are already being grown in the greenhouse in winter.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Treibhäuser |
| genitive | des Treibhauses |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Treibhaus | die Treibhäuser |
| accusative | das Treibhaus | die Treibhäuser |
| dative | dem Treibhaus | den Treibhäusern |
| genitive | des Treibhauses | der Treibhäuser |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Treibhaus' is made up of 'Treib-' and 'Haus' (house). 'Treib-' is related to 'treiben' (to drive / cause to grow) and indicates that plants are made to grow there through heat.
Im Treibhaus wachsen die Pflanzen schneller als im Freien.
Plants grow faster in the greenhouse than outdoors.
For being inside, 'im Treibhaus' (in the greenhouse) is usually used; for movement there, 'ins Treibhaus' (into the greenhouse) is used. Depending on the situation, the preposition 'in' indicates either location or direction.
Die Gärtnerin arbeitet den ganzen Vormittag im Treibhaus.
The gardener works in the greenhouse all morning.
Am Nachmittag geht sie ins Treibhaus, um die Pflanzen zu gießen.
In the afternoon, she goes into the greenhouse to water the plants.
Common verbs used with 'Treibhaus' include 'Pflanzen anbauen' (to grow plants), 'Pflanzen ziehen' (to cultivate plants), and 'Gemüse ernten' (to harvest vegetables). The phrase 'die Temperatur im Treibhaus' (the temperature in the greenhouse) is also common.
Im Treibhaus ziehen die Gärtner Salat und Paprika.
The gardeners grow lettuce and peppers in the greenhouse.
