die Hecke, -n
hedge
Eine Reihe von dicht wachsenden Sträuchern oder kleinen Bäumen, die zusammen einen natürlichen Zaun bilden.
The German word "Hecke" is a noun that translates to "hedge" in English. It refers to a fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs, bushes, or low trees. "Hecke" can also hint at a specific type of garden design or landscaping that features these plant barriers.
Similar words in German include "Zaun" (fence), "Boundary" (boundary or boundary line), and "Hecke" is also often associated with more informal plant groupings compared to "Zaun". The distinction is that while "Zaun" is typically a constructed barrier, "Hecke" is specifically made from living plants that may provide privacy and shelter while also enhancing aesthetics.
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Examples
Die Hecke in unserem Garten ist sehr hoch.noun
The hedge in our garden is very high
Hinter dem Haus steht eine Hecke.noun
Behind the house stands a hedge.
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