Baumwolle
/ˈbaʊ̯mˌvɔlə/feminine
The English word "cotton" is Baumwolle in German.
Baumwolle is a noun used to refer to the fabric. When you want to describe that a garment is made of cotton, you use the preposition aus followed by the noun, such as aus Baumwolle. Other ways to express that something is made of cotton include the adjective baumwollen or the prefix Baumwoll-.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word Baumwolle is a compound consisting of Baum (tree) and Wolle (wool).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Baumwolle is a feminine noun and takes the indefinite article die. The prefix Baumwoll- can be used to form compound nouns, such as Baumwollshirt (cotton shirt).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbaʊ̯mˌvɔlə/
Did you know?
- The German word Baumwolle reflects a historical belief that cotton grew on trees like wool, a concept also found in Ancient Greek and Latin texts.
- In Germany, labels for organic cotton often use the term Bio-Baumwolle to specify that no synthetic pesticides were used during growth.
- German textile labels often list Baumwolle alongside Polyester in a way that suggests a blend, often written as Baumwollmischgewebe.
Examples in context
- Es ist aus feiner Baumwolle.It's made of fine cotton.This sentence is useful for showing how to use Baumwolle when describing something made of fine cotton.Tatoeba #659126 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #268341 by sundown
- Die Bluse ist aus Baumwolle.This blouse is made of cotton.This sentence shows how to state that a blouse is made of Baumwolle.Tatoeba #1295206 by Esperantostern, translation #10281910 by sundown
- Diese Bluse ist aus Baumwolle.This blouse is cotton.Tatoeba #701831 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #60571 by CK
- Ich trage ein Hemd aus reiner Baumwolle.I am wearing a shirt made of pure cotton.
- Hey, weißt du, ob dieses T-Shirt aus Baumwolle ist?Hey, do you know if this t-shirt is made of cotton?
- Bring bitte eine Packung Watte mit, ich habe mich geschnitten.Please bring a pack of cotton balls, I cut myself.
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Example conversation
Laura and Felix are shopping for clothes in a boutique.
- LauraIst dieses Kleid aus Baumwolle?Is this dress made of cotton?
- FelixJa, es ist aus reiner Baumwolle.Yes, it is made of pure cotton.
- LauraDas ist gut, ich liebe Baumwolle.That is good, I love cotton.
- FelixDann nimm es, Laura.Then take it, Laura.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cotton” translations and entries Baumwolle, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Baumwolle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
