Grundlegende Substantive - Natur

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

Baum

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Blume

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

Sonne

the circular object going round the earth, visible mostly at night

Mond

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

Stern

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

Himmel

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Berg

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Meer

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Fluss

a large area of water, surrounded by land

See (m)

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ozean

the bent lines of different colors that appear in the sky after the rain

Regenbogen

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Donner

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Vulkan

the event during which the sun comes up

Sonnenaufgang, Morgendämmerung

the event during which the sun goes down

Sonnenuntergang, Abenddämmerung

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Lawine

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

Nebel

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

Wiese, Weide

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Boden, Erde

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

Schlucht

a very large floating piece of ice

Eisberg

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

Kliff, Steilhang

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

Höhle, Grotte

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Tornado

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

Golf

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

Ufer, Küste

a piece of land surrounded by water

Insel

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Küste

a large, open, and grass-covered area

Grünland, Weide

a garden plant or its flower that has thorns, smells nice, and comes in different colors

Rose

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

Tulpe

a plant with a tall stem and a round yellow flower

Sonnenblume

a tall flower with white and yellow color, shaped like a trumpet

Narzisse

a plant with flowers in unusual shapes and bright colors

Orchidee

a plant with large bell-shaped flowers, typically white

Lilie

a plant with long narrow leaves and large yellow or purple flowers

Schwertlilie, Iris Pflanze

a flowering plant known for its large, showy blossoms with lush, often fragrant petals

Pfingstrose

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

Lavendel, Pflanze mit lila Blüten

a type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell

Veilchen

a fragrant flowering plant known for its small, white blossoms and sweet, aromatic scent

Jasmin

a small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals

Gänseblümchen

a type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem

Bambus

a desert plant with a lot of spines on a thick stem that stores water

Kaktus

a type of evergreen climbing plant with dark green leaves, often used for decorative purposes

Efeu

a flowering shrub or small tree appreciated for its clusters of fragrant, colorful blossoms, often in shades of purple or pink

Flieder

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

Löwenzahn

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Strand

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

Wald

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

Wolke

water that falls in small drops from the sky

Regen

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Schnee

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Wind

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Felsen

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

Wüste

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Tal

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Hügel

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

Wasserfall, Geröllfall

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Sand

an evergreen shrub or tree appreciated for its glossy, dark-green leaves and showy, often fragrant flowers that come in various colors like white, pink, or red

Kamelie