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noun

das Unkraut, ¨-er

weeds

Pflanzen, die an einem Ort wachsen, wo man sie nicht haben will.

The German word "Unkraut" is a noun made up of two parts:

  • "Kraut" means "herb" or "plant".
  • The prefix "Un-" often means "un-" or "non-", but here it indicates something undesirable.

Unkraut means "weed", referring to unwanted plants growing among cultivated plants.

Similar words:

  • Wildkraut (wild herb/weed)
  • Beikraut (weed, especially in farming)

Difference:
While "Kraut" is neutral or positive (used for herbs), "Unkraut" specifically refers to unwanted or invasive plants. "Wildkraut" and "Beikraut" are more specific terms for types of weeds, often used in agricultural contexts.

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Examples

Ich entferne das Unkraut aus meinem Garten.noun

I am removing the weeds from my garden.

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