Brennnessel

stinging nettle

noun BREN-nes-sel Rare

Usage Note

Brennnessel takes the feminine article (die Brennnessel). Stinging nettles grow in nitrogen-rich disturbed soil and along riverbanks; they are also used in herbal teas and as a spring vegetable (Brennnesselsuppe).

Examples

"Am Wegesrand wuchsen dichte Büschel von Brennnesseln."

Natural Translation

Dense clumps of stinging nettles grew along the edge of the path.

Literal Translation

Along the path's edge grew dense bunches of stinging nettles.

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