Weide
/ˈvaɪ̯də/feminine
The English word 'willow' is translated into German as Weide. Wiktionary also lists Weidenbaum.
Meaning: tree (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weide | /ˈvaɪ̯də/ | feminine |
| Weidenbaum | /ˈvaɪ̯dn̩ˌbaʊ̯m/ | masculine |
The word Weide refers to the willow tree. It is important to note that depending on the context, Weide can also mean 'pasture'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Katzwilge is a regional variation used in southwestern Germany and Switzerland.
How does it change in a sentence?
The stem Weiden- is used as a prefix in compound nouns to indicate that the material is willow, such as in Weidenruten (willow rods).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvaɪ̯də/
Did you know?
- The German word Weidenruten for willow rods is often used metaphorically to refer to old-fashioned corporal punishment.
- The English word 'withy' and the German Weide both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'that which bends'.
- In German folklore, the Weide is often associated with melancholy and mourning, mirroring the English 'weeping willow'.
Examples in context
- Dieser Korb wurde aus Weidenruten geflochten.This basket was woven from willow.This sentence is useful for seeing how to refer to willow material used in weaving with Weide.Tatoeba #2794447 by al_ex_an_der, translation #10248475 by sundown
- Sie ritzten ihre Namen in die Rinde der Weide.They carved their names into the bark of the willow tree.This sentence shows how to describe carving names into the bark of the tree using Weide.Tatoeba #3062539 by al_ex_an_der, translation #9460259 by sundown
- Diesen Korb hat man aus Weidenruten geflochten.This basket is woven from willow.This sentence is useful for expressing that a basket is woven from willow using Weide.Tatoeba #2794448 by al_ex_an_der, translation #10248476 by sundown
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Example conversation
Julia and Maximilian are walking through a park.
- JuliaSchau mal, dort steht eine große Weide.Look, there is a large willow standing there.
- MaximilianJa, die Weide am Teich ist sehr schön.Yes, the willow by the pond is very beautiful.
- JuliaIch mag den Schatten unter der Weide.I like the shade under the willow.
- MaximilianSetzen wir uns unter die Weide, Julia?Shall we sit under the willow, Julia?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “willow” translations and entries Weide, Weidenbaum, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Weide, Weidenbaum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
