In German
Baum
Meaning: tree
Example sentences
Der Baum im Garten ist sehr alt.
The tree in the garden is very old.
Wir sitzen unter einem großen Baum.
We sit under a big tree.
Im Herbst fallen die Blätter vom Baum.
In autumn the leaves fall from the tree.
Grammar note
“Der Baum” is masculine. The plural is “die Bäume”, with an umlaut on the “a”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Baum” (tree) with “Raum” (room) or “Traum” (dream). Only the first letter changes, but the meaning changes completely.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of “Baum”?
“Bäume”, with an umlaut.
What does “Raum” mean?
Room or space.