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das Waldstück
patch of forest
A limited area or separate part of a forest.
example
Die Familie besitzt ein kleines Waldstück am Rande des Dorfes.
The family owns a small patch of forest on the edge of the village.
das Waldstück
patch of forest
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Meanings
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Compound word
The word is structured very logically. It consists of 'Wald' (forest) and 'Stück' (piece). So it literally means 'a piece of a forest'.
EXAMPLE
Hinter dem Haus beginnt ein kleines Waldstück.
A small patch of forest begins behind the house.
Typical collocations
'Waldstück' (patch of forest) is often used in connection with ownership or movement. Typical verbs are 'besitzen' (to own), 'kaufen' (to buy), or 'erben' (to inherit). You can also say 'durch ein Waldstück gehen' (to walk through a patch of forest) or 'in einem Waldstück spazieren' (to go for a walk in a patch of forest).
EXAMPLE
Er hat von seinen Großeltern ein Waldstück geerbt.
He inherited a patch of forest from his grandparents.
Use with adjectives
To describe a 'Waldstück' (patch of forest) more precisely, adjectives for size or location are often used. Common combinations are 'ein kleines Waldstück' (a small patch of forest), 'ein großes Waldstück' (a large patch of forest), or 'ein abgelegenes Waldstück' (a remote patch of forest).
EXAMPLE
Sie suchen ein ruhiges, abgelegenes Waldstück zum Zelten.
They are looking for a quiet, remote patch of forest for camping.
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Waldstück vs Wald
forest
'Wald' and 'Waldstück' both have to do with a tree-covered area. 'Wald' means the whole large area. 'Waldstück' means only a limited part of it or a smaller, clearly separate patch of forest. Learners may confuse the words because both occur in the same kind of setting. When speaking generally about the natural area, you say 'Wald'. When you mean only a specific section, for example next to a field or behind a house, 'Waldstück' is more precise.
Waldstück
Hinter dem Bahnhof liegt ein kleines Waldstück, in dem viele Vögel leben.
Behind the train station there is a small patch of forest where many birds live.
Wald
Am Wochenende gehe ich gern im Wald laufen.
At the weekend, I like going running in the forest.
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