In German
Wald
Meaning: forest
Example sentences
Der Wald ist im Herbst sehr schön.
The forest is very beautiful in autumn.
Wir gehen gern im Wald spazieren.
We like to go for walks in the forest.
In diesem Wald leben viele Tiere.
Many animals live in this forest.
Grammar note
“Der Wald” is masculine. The plural is “die Wälder”, with an umlaut on the “a”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Wald” (forest) with “Wand” (wall). The vowel sound and the spelling are close, but the meaning is different.
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What is the plural of “Wald”?
“Wälder”, with an umlaut.
What is “Wand” in English?
Wall.