Do not mix them up
der Strauch
A Baum usually has one clear trunk; a Strauch branches close to the ground.
der Baum
tree
/baʊ̯m/- Plural
- die Bäume
Der Baum spendet an heißen Tagen kühlen Schatten. The tree provides cool shade on hot days. The four cases
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominativ | der Baum | die Bäume |
| akkusativ | den Baum | die Bäume |
| dativ | dem Baum | den Bäumen |
| genitiv | des Baumes | der Bäume |
A memory tip
Single-syllable nature elements and tree types are predominantly masculine (der Baum, der Wald, der Ast).
Useful expressions
vor lauter Bäumen den Wald nicht sehen
einen Baum pflanzen
Your own memory picture
A few lines will do.
What does tree look like to you?
- der· blue
- die· red
- das· green
No drawing skills needed.
The word in real life
When Germans say “Baum”
Baum names the whole plant with trunk and crown. Holz is the material from the trunk.
A tiny dialogue
Felix: Was für ein Baum ist das?What kind of tree is that?
Mia: Eine alte Eiche.It is an old oak tree.