NOUN

Wald/valt/forest; woods

Wald is a German noun that means forest or woods. It is pronounced /valt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Wälder".

Definitions

1.large area with many trees, a forest or woods(nature, geography)

a.an expanse of land covered with trees and undergrowth

In Deutschland gibt es viele große Wälder.There are many large forests in Germany.

b.a specific wooded area used for recreation or resource

Wir machen einen Spaziergang durch den Wald.We are taking a walk through the forest.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Walddie Wälder
Genitivedes Waldesder Wälder
Dativedem Waldden Wäldern
Accusativeden Walddie Wälder

Frequently asked questions

What does "Wald" mean in English?
"Wald" means forest or woods. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Wald"?
"Wald" is pronounced /valt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Wald" der, die, or das?
"Wald" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Wald"?
The plural of "Wald" is "Wälder".
What part of speech is "Wald"?
"Wald" is a noun in German.

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