Krummholz
dasNouncrooked wood; mountain pine; timber with a natural curve
English translations
- 01
crooked wood
- 02
rough timber
Word details
- German meaning
- Verkrüppelte, durch Wind und Wetterwüchse in Hochlagen.
- English meaning
- Krummholz
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Krummhölzer trotzen den extremen Bedingungen in den Bergen.
- English example
- The Krummholz defy the extreme conditions in the mountains.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Krummholz
- Plural Form
- die Krummhölzer
Example sentences with “Krummholz”
Das Krummholz wächst oft in alpinen Höhenlagen. (The mountain pine often grows at alpine altitudes.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Krummholz a compound noun?
Yes, it is a compound noun consisting of 'krumm' (crooked) and 'Holz' (wood). It is a neuter noun (das Krummholz).