Laub

foliage

noun LOWP Rare

Also means

leaves

Usage Note

Laub is the collective term for leaves on or fallen from trees; it is uncountable, so one speaks of das Laub fegen (to sweep the leaves). It distinguishes Laubbaum (deciduous tree) from Nadelbaum (conifer).

Examples

"Im Herbst bedeckt buntes Laub den Waldboden."

Natural Translation

In autumn colourful foliage covers the forest floor.

Literal Translation

In-the autumn covers colourful foliage the forest-floor.

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