Schafgarbe
feminine
The German word for yarrow is Schafgarbe.
Schafgarbe is a feminine noun used to refer to the herb of the genus Achillea.
Meaning: herb of the genus Achillea (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, Schafgarbe is preceded by the feminine definite article die when saying "the yarrow" (die Schafgarbe).
Did you know?
- In German folklore, Schafgarbe was sometimes used as a 'love herb'. It was believed that placing the plant under a pillow could help a person find a partner.
- German folk medicine historically linked Schafgarbe to the ability to stop bleeding, mirroring the Greek legend of Achilles using the plant to heal his soldiers.
- Some regional German dialects call the plant Soldatenkraut, meaning 'soldier's herb'. This name stems from its use in field medicine to treat injuries during war.
Examples in context
- Die Schafgarbe wächst in der Wiese.The yarrow grows in the meadow.
- Diese Schafgarbe hat sehr schöne Blüten.This yarrow has very beautiful blossoms.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are walking through a botanical garden.
- HannahSchau mal, Julian, das ist eine Schafgarbe.Look, Julian, that is a yarrow.
- JulianSie sieht sehr schön aus.It looks very beautiful.
- HannahIch glaube, sie duftet sehr stark.I think it smells very strong.
- JulianJa, das riecht wirklich intensiv.Yes, that really smells intense.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yarrow” translations and entries Schafgarbe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
