das Herbstlaub, -e
autumn leaves · autumn leaf
Blätter von Bäumen, die im Herbst bunt werden und auf den Boden fallen.
The German word "Herbstlaub" is a compound noun made up of:
- Herbst: autumn or fall
- Laub: foliage or leaves (specifically tree leaves)
Meaning: "Herbstlaub" refers to the fallen or colorful leaves that you typically see in autumn.
Similar words:
- Laub (leaves/folliage in general)
- Blätter (leaves)
- Herbstblätter (autumn leaves)
Difference:
While Laub and Blätter refer to leaves in general, Herbstlaub specifically highlights the leaves during autumn, often emphasizing their colors or being fallen. Herbstblätter is very similar but less commonly used.
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Examples
Im Park liegt überall Herbstlaub.noun
In the park, autumn leaves are lying everywhere.
Kinder sammelten gestern buntes Herbstlaub für ein Schulprojekt.noun
Children collected colorful autumn leaves yesterday for a school project.
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