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Zweig

twig

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Meaning of Zweig

plants trees noun

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German[tsaɪ̯k]
twig
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Zweig belongs to the topic "Trees". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Zweig / Spross / Ast / Trieb / Stängel

🇩🇪German
Zweig

diminutive of Ast/Zweig, emphasizes small size or endearment; used less often.

A2Rarely

Ich brach ein kleines Ästchen vom Busch ab.

Я отломал маленькую веточку от куста.

S
🇩🇪German
Spross

means a young shoot or sprout; more botanical, often used for new growth.

A2Often

Der frische Spross wächst aus der Erde.

Свежий побег вырастает из земли.

A
🇩🇪German
Ast

common word for a larger branch of a tree; can be larger in size than 'Zweig'.

A2Very Often

Der Ast des Baumes war zu dick zum Brechen.

Ветка дерева была слишком толстой, чтобы её сломать.

T
🇩🇪German
Trieb

botanical term for a young shoot or growth; more formal/technical than 'Zweig'.

A2Rarely

Im Frühjahr treibt der neue Trieb schnell aus.

Весной новый побег быстро отрастает.

🇩🇪German

usually refers to the stem of herbaceous plants or flowers, not woody branches.

A2Often

Der Stängel der Blume ist dünn und grün.

Стебель цветка тонкий и зелёный.

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Zweig translation: twig. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Zweig

[tsaɪ̯k]

Zweig translation

twig

Zweig transcription

[tsaɪ̯k]

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Zweig meaning: what does it mean?

kleiner, dünner Ast oder Zweig an einem Baum oder Strauch

Zweig pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Zweig is pronounced as [tsaɪ̯k]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Zweig part of Trees vocabulary?

Yes, Zweig (twig) can be learned in the Trees topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Zweig part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, Zweig (twig) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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