Birke

birch tree

noun BIR-ke Rare

Usage Note

Birke is feminine (die Birke). Recognisable by its white papery bark, the birch is a pioneer species that quickly colonises open ground after disturbance; Birkenreis (birch twigs) are traditionally used in saunas and the tree's pollen is a major allergen in spring.

Examples

"Die weißen Stämme der Birken leuchteten im Gegenlicht."

Natural Translation

The white trunks of the birches glowed in the backlight.

Literal Translation

The white trunks of the birches glowed in the backlight.

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