Kien

derNoun

pine wood, resinous wood

English translations

  1. 01

    chin

Word details

German meaning
Harzhaltiges Holz, besonders von Kiefern.
English meaning
Resinous wood
Synonym
Harzholz
German example
Mit Kien lässt sich gut ein Feuer entfachen.
English example
Resinous wood is good for starting a fire.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kien
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Kien”

  1. Das Kien brennt sehr gut wegen des Harzes. (The pine wood burns very well because of the resin.)

Frequently asked questions

What is Kien exactly?

It refers to highly resinous pine wood, often used as kindling. It is a masculine noun (der Kien).