Esch

derNoun

arable land; common field (historical)

Word details

German meaning
Eine Ackerfläche, die durch die traditionelle Eschwirtschaft entstanden ist, oft erhöht und durch Humusbildung verbessert.
English meaning
Arable land, field
Synonym
Acker, Feld
German example
Der Esch war besonders fruchtbar durch die jahrhundertelange Bearbeitung.
English example
The arable land was particularly fertile due to centuries of cultivation.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Esch
Plural Form
die Esche

Example sentences with “Esch”

  1. Die Bauern bestellten den gemeinsamen Esch. (The farmers cultivated the common field.)

Frequently asked questions

What is an 'Esch'?

It is a historical term for a common field or arable land, particularly in Northern Germany.