das Gras, ¨-er
grass
Eine grüne Pflanze, die auf Wiesen und Feldern wächst und oft von Tieren gefressen wird.
The German word "Gras" is a noun that means "grass." It refers to the green vegetation typically found in fields, lawns, and pastures. The word "Gras" is a singular noun, with its plural form being "Gräser."
Similar words in German include:
- "Rasen" (lawn or turf)
- "Kraut" (herb or weed), though this can have broader meanings.
The difference between "Gras" and these similar words lies mainly in their specific references:
- "Rasen" refers specifically to mowed grass in yards or parks.
- "Kraut" can encompass a wide range of plants and might not solely refer to grass.
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Examples
Die Kühe fressen das saftige Gras.noun
The cows eat the juicy grass.
Auf der Wiese wächst das Gras schnell.noun
The grass grows quickly on the meadow.
Auf der Wiese wächst grünes Gras.noun
Green grass grows in the meadow.
Grünes Gras bedeckt den Hügel.noun
Green grass covers the hill.
Kinder spielen im Gras.noun
Children are playing in the grass.
Nach dem Regen ist das Gras nass.noun
After the rain the grass is wet.
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