der Bauernhof, ¨-e
farm
Ein Ort auf dem Land, an dem Menschen Tiere halten und Pflanzen anbauen, um Nahrung zu produzieren.
The German word "Bauernhof" is a compound noun meaning "farm" or "farmyard." It consists of "Bauern" (the genitive form of "Bauer," meaning "farmer") and "Hof," which means "court" or "yard." Thus, "Bauernhof" generally refers to a farm where agricultural activities take place, often including livestock and crops.
Words with similar meanings include "Landwirtschaftsbetrieb" (agricultural operation) and "Agrarbetrieb" (farming enterprise).
The difference lies in specificity: "Bauernhof" emphasizes a traditional or domestic farm setting, often associated with family-run agriculture, while the other terms can refer to larger agricultural operations without necessarily conveying a family-oriented aspect.
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Examples
Auf dem Bauernhof leben viele Tiere.noun
Many animals live on the farm.
Kinder lieben es, Tiere auf dem Bauernhof zu füttern.noun
Children love feeding animals on the farm.
Der Bauernhof liegt direkt neben dem kleinen Dorf.noun
The farm is located right next to the small village.
Ein Bauernhof erfordert viel Arbeit.noun
A farm requires a lot of work.
Meine Schwester mag den Bauernhof sehr.noun
My sister likes the farm very much.
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