Humus
derNounhumus (organic component of soil)
English translations
- 01
humus
Word details
- German meaning
- Humus ist die organische Substanz im Boden, die durch Zersetzung von Pflanzen und Tieren entsteht.
- English meaning
- Humus is the organic matter in soil that is formed by the decomposition of plants and animals.
- Synonym
- Erde, Mutterboden
- German example
- Humusreicher Boden ist wichtig für das Wachstum von Pflanzen.
- English example
- Humus-rich soil is important for plant growth.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Humus
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- humusreich
humus-rich
- humusreich
rich in humus
- humusreich
Humus-rich
- Kompost
Compost
- Esch
Arable land, field
- Huminstoff
Humic substance
- Schwarzerde
Chernozem, black earth
- Mulm
Detritus
Example sentences with “Humus”
Der Humus ist sehr wichtig für ein gesundes Pflanzenwachstum. (Humus is very important for healthy plant growth.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Humus?
Humus is typically used as a mass noun and rarely has a plural form. It is masculine (der Humus).