NOUN
Holz/hɔlt͡s/wood; timber; firewood
Holz is a German noun that means wood, timber, or firewood. It is pronounced /hɔlt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Hölzer".
Definitions
1.the hard substance from trees used as material(material)
a.wood as a substance for building or manufacturing
Der Tisch ist aus Holz gefertigt.—The table is made of wood.
2.wood used as fuel for burning(fuel)
a.firewood for heating
Wir müssen noch Holz für den Winter hacken.—We still need to chop wood for the winter.
3.collective term for trees as a source of wood(collective, trees)
a.the entirety of timber trees in a forest or region
In diesem Wald gibt es viel wertvolles Holz.—There is a lot of valuable timber in this forest.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Holz | die Hölzer |
| Genitive | des Holzes | der Hölzer |
| Dative | dem Holz | den Hölzern |
| Accusative | das Holz | die Hölzer |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Holz" mean in English?
- "Holz" means wood, timber, or firewood. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Holz"?
- "Holz" is pronounced /hɔlt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Holz" der, die, or das?
- "Holz" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Holz"?
- The plural of "Holz" is "Hölzer".
- What part of speech is "Holz"?
- "Holz" is a noun in German.
