eiben

yew (made of yew)

Word details

German meaning
Eiben sind immergrüne Nadelbäume oder Sträucher.
English meaning
Yews
German example
Im Garten stehen mehrere alte Eiben.
English example
There are several old yews in the garden.

Example sentences with “eiben”

  1. Er baute einen Bogen aus Eibenholz. (He built a bow out of yew wood.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'eiben' common?

It is often used as a prefix for wood (e.g., Eibenholz).