fichten

made of spruce (wood)

Word details

German meaning
Sich um etwas kümmern, etwas pflegen oder hegen; auch: versuchen, etwas zu erreichen oder zu fördern.
English meaning
To care for, to cherish, to strive for
Synonym
Tannen pflanzen
German example
Er ficht um die Gunst seiner Angebeteten.
English example
He strives for the favor of his beloved.

Example sentences with “fichten”

  1. Der Tisch ist aus fichtenem Holz gefertigt. (The table is made of spruce wood.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'fichten' used as an adjective or a noun?

It is an adjective derived from 'Fichte' (spruce tree). Note that 'fichten' can also be the plural form of the noun 'Fichte'.