In German
Blume
Meaning: flower
Formal or informal? “Blume” is the everyday word for a flower. A plant is “die Pflanze”, and a plant that's not flowering is still a plant, not a “Blume”.
Example sentences
Die Blume ist rot.
The flower is red.
Ich kaufe Blumen für meine Mutter.
I buy flowers for my mother.
Im Garten wachsen viele Blumen.
Many flowers grow in the garden.
Grammar note
“Die Blume” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Blumen”, which adds -en and no umlaut.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Blume”. The article is “die Blume”, feminine. Also avoid confusing it with “die Blase” (blister or bubble), which looks similar.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of “Blume”?
“Blumen”, which adds -en.
What is the German word for a plant?
“Die Pflanze”, which covers flowering and non-flowering plants.