No. 8,473 in German
kiefern
"Kiefern" means "pine trees" in English.
In a sentence
Die Kiefern im Wald sind besonders hoch.
The pine trees in the forest are particularly tall.
Here, 'Kiefern' is used as a noun referring to pine trees.
Wir haben Kiefernholz für den Möbelbau verwendet.
We used pine wood for furniture making.
In this sentence, 'Kiefernholz' (pine wood) is derived from 'Kiefern' to describe the type of wood used.
Der Duft der Kiefern erinnert mich an meine Kindheit.
The scent of pines reminds me of my childhood.
Here, 'Kiefern' again as a noun refers to the pine trees, emphasizing their scent as a specific characteristic.
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