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"Plant" in German: Pflanze
die Pflanze
Plant in German is die Pflanze. Say Die Pflanze braucht Wasser or Meine Pflanzen stehen am Fenster. Zimmerpflanze is a houseplant.
Roommate chore
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How to pronounce Pflanze
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PFLAN-tsuh
/ˈpflantsə/
PFLAN-tsuh. Pf cluster; soft z as ts.
"Plant" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Pflanze | the plant Main noun. | Main noun. |
| die Pflanzen | the plants Plural. | Plural. |
| Zimmerpflanze | houseplant Indoor. | Indoor. |
| Pflanzen gießen | to water plants Care routine. | Care routine. |
How to use Pflanze in real life
- 1Roommate chore
Kannst du die Pflanze heute gießen?
Can you water the plant today?
Die Pflanze.
- 2Balcony
Meine Pflanzen mögen die Morgensonne.
My plants like the morning sun.
Meine Pflanzen.
- 3Garden center
Welche Pflanze überlebt wenig Licht?
Which plant survives low light?
Welche Pflanze.
Mistakes English speakers make with Pflanze
Incorrect: der Plant
Correct: die Pflanze
Use Pflanze, not English plant.
Incorrect: das Pflanze
Correct: die Pflanze
Feminine: die Pflanze.
Good to know
Balcony plants are a summer hobby in many cities. Neighbors often swap cuttings, and gießen is the daily verb you hear.
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Gießt du meine Pflanze zweimal die Woche?
Will you water my plant twice a week?
You
Klar. Steht die Pflanze am Fenster links?
Sure. Is the plant by the left window?
ChatPal
Genau. Die andere Pflanze braucht weniger Wasser.
Exactly. The other plant needs less water.
You
Okay. Ich passe auf jede Pflanze auf.
Okay. I'll look after every plant.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Plant" in German
How do you say plant?
Die Pflanze.
Plural?
Die Pflanzen.
Houseplant?
Die Zimmerpflanze.
Water the plants?
Die Pflanzen gießen.
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