Pflanzentopf

plant pot

noun PFLAN-tsen-topf Rare

Also means

flower pot

Usage Note

Pflanzentopf is the standard term for any container in which a houseplant grows. Distinct from an Übertopf (outer pot without drainage holes, used as a decorative cover).

Examples

"Die Erde im Pflanzentopf war ausgetrocknet, also goss sie die Pflanze."

Natural Translation

The soil in the plant pot had dried out so she watered the plant.

Literal Translation

The soil in the plant-pot was dried-out, so she watered the plant.

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