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Herbstlaub

autumn leaves, fall foliage

noun HERBST-laub Rare

Usage Note

Herbstlaub refers collectively to the colourful fallen or falling leaves of autumn. It is a frequent subject in nature descriptions and poetry, and is also relevant practically (Herbstlaubsaugen = leaf blowing). It is an uncountable mass noun used without an article in many fixed phrases.

Examples

"Die Kinder spielten vergnügt im bunten Herbstlaub."

Natural Translation

The children played happily in the colourful autumn leaves.

Literal Translation

The children played happily in the colourful autumn-foliage.

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