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"Tree" in German: Baum
der Baum
Tree in German is der Baum. The plural is die Bäume with an umlaut. You sit unter dem Baum and walk zwischen den Bäumen in a park.
In the park
Wir sitzen im Schatten unter dem Baum.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Baum
Say it
bowm
/baʊm/
bowm, like English "bow" + m. The au is a clear ow diphthong. One syllable.
"Tree" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Baum | the tree Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| die Bäume | the trees Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| unter dem Baum | under the tree Common location phrase. | Common location phrase. |
| der Apfelbaum | apple tree Compound trees name the fruit first. | Compound trees name the fruit first. |
How to use Baum in real life
- 1In the park
Wir sitzen im Schatten unter dem Baum.
We're sitting in the shade under the tree.
Unter dem Baum uses dative.
- 2Autumn walk
Die Bäume verlieren schon die Blätter.
The trees are already losing their leaves.
Plural Bäume with umlaut ä.
- 3Giving directions
Links steht ein großer Baum.
On the left stands a big tree.
Ein großer Baum: adjective ending for masculine nominative.
Mistakes English speakers make with Baum
Incorrect: die Baume
Correct: die Bäume
The plural needs the umlaut: Bäume.
Incorrect: unter den Baum sitzen (location)
Correct: unter dem Baum sitzen
Static location takes dative: unter dem Baum. Accusative den is for motion toward.
Good to know
City parks and forest walks (Waldspaziergang) are big leisure habits. People notice Baumarten and seasonal color. Cutting a healthy street tree can spark local debate.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding shade on a hot day
ChatPal
Gehen wir zu dem Baum dort hinten?
Shall we go to that tree back there?
You
Ja. Unter dem Baum ist es kühler.
Yes. Under the tree it's cooler.
ChatPal
Der Baum sieht alt aus. Schön!
The tree looks old. Nice!
You
Stimmt. Ich mag solche Bäume.
True. I like trees like that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tree" in German
What is the plural of Baum?
Die Bäume.
How do you say under the tree?
Unter dem Baum.
What gender is Baum?
Masculine: der Baum.
How do compound tree names work?
Kind of tree first: Apfelbaum, Tannenbaum.
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