die Pflanze, -n
plant
Ein Lebewesen, das aus Wurzeln, Stängeln und Blättern besteht, wächst meist im Boden und stellt durch Licht und Wasser seine Nahrung selbst her.
The German word "Pflanze" is a noun that means "plant" in English. It refers to any living organism of the kingdom Plantae, which includes trees, flowers, grasses, and other vegetation. The term can also be used more broadly in contexts such as "houseplant" (Zimmerpflanze) or in discussions about botany.
Similar words in German include "Gewächs" (growth) and "Flora" (flora).
The difference between "Pflanze" and these similar words is that "Pflanze" specifically denotes an individual plant, while "Gewächs" can refer to either an individual or a collection of plants, and "Flora" refers to the plant life typical of a particular region or environment.
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Examples
Ich kaufe eine neue Pflanze für mein Wohnzimmer.noun
I am buying a new plant for my living room.
Die Pflanze wächst sehr schnell.noun
The plant grows very fast.
Die Pflanze wächst schnell im Frühling.noun
The plant grows quickly in the spring.
Die Pflanzen brauchen jeden Tag Wasser.noun
The plants need water every day.
Die Katze sitzt neben den Pflanzen.noun
The cat is sitting next to the plants.
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