Brennessel

dieNoun

stinging nettle

English translations

  1. 01

    nettle

Word details

German meaning
Eine Pflanze mit brennenden Haaren, die bei Berührung Juckreiz verursacht.
English meaning
stinging nettle
Synonym
Nessel, Giftpflanze
German example
Ich habe mich an einer Brennessel verbrannt.
English example
I got stung by a stinging nettle.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Brennessel
Plural Form
die Brennesseln

Example sentences with “Brennessel”

  1. Fass die Brennessel nicht an! (Don't touch the stinging nettle!)

Frequently asked questions

What is the correct spelling: Brennessel or Brennnessel?

Following the spelling reform, 'Brennnessel' with three 'n's is the standard, though 'Brennessel' is common.