Usage Note
Pilz covers both edible mushrooms and fungi in general. Pilze sammeln (mushroom foraging) is a popular German autumn pastime. Key species include Steinpilz (porcini), Pfifferling (chanterelle), and the deadly Knollenblätterpilz (death cap). Also used for mould (Schimmelpilz) and athlete's foot (Fußpilz).
Examples
"Im Herbst gehen viele Deutsche mit dem Korb in den Wald, um Pilze zu sammeln."
Natural Translation
In autumn many Germans go into the forest with a basket to gather mushrooms.
Literal Translation
In autumn many Germans go with the basket into the forest to collect mushrooms.
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