Blütenblatt
/ˈblyːtn̩ˌblat/neuter
The English word "petal" is translated into German as Blütenblatt or Kronblatt.
Meaning: one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blütenblatt | /ˈblyːtn̩ˌblat/ | neuter |
| Kronblatt | /ˈkroːnˌblat/ | neuter |
Both terms refer to one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Blütenblatt is a compound of Blüten, meaning blossom or flower and Blatt, meaning leaf or sheet.
Which one should you use?
Blütenblatt is the common, everyday term for a petal, whereas Kronblatt is a more technical or botanical term.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Blütenblatt is Blütenblätter, and the plural form of Kronblatt is Kronblätter. Both singular forms are neuter nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈblyːtn̩ˌblat/
Did you know?
- The word Blatt in Blütenblatt is also used to describe the 'blade' of a knife or a sword.
- While English uses the word 'petal' from Greek, the German term Kronblatt uses the word for 'crown', as if the flower's petals were a royal headpiece.
- In German, the term Blatt used in Blütenblatt can mean 'leaf', 'sheet', or even 'page' of a book.
Examples in context
- Die Blume hat wunderschöne Blütenblätter.The flower has beautiful petals.
- Die Rose hat rote Blütenblätter.The rose has red petals.
- Ein Blütenblatt ist auf den Boden gefallen.One petal has fallen to the ground.
- Das Blütenblatt der Rose ist sehr weich.The petal of the rose is very soft.
- Ich finde jedes Blütenblatt an dieser Blume schön.I find every petal on this flower beautiful.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are sitting in a garden looking at a flower.
- LukasSieh dir dieses einzelne Blütenblatt an.Look at this single petal.
- SarahEs ist wirklich sehr zart, Lukas.It is really very delicate, Lukas.
- LukasDie Farbe des Blütenblatts ist wunderschön.The color of the petal is beautiful.
- SarahJa, die Blume sieht toll aus.Yes, the flower looks great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “petal” translations and entries Blütenblatt, Kronblatt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
