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root

root

Meaning of root

English

the part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water

Deutsch

unterirdischer Teil einer Pflanze, der sie verankert und mit Nährstoffen versorgt

root

Pronunciation

British English
/ruːt/
American English
/ruːt/

root with German translation

root usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The root holds the plant firmly in the ground.

Die Wurzel hält die Pflanze fest im Boden.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Without water, the root dies quickly.

Ohne Wasser stirbt die Wurzel schnell.

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What does root mean?

the part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water

How do you pronounce root?

root is pronounced [ruːt].

How is root used in a sentence?

Die Wurzel hält die Pflanze fest im Boden. Translation: The root holds the plant firmly in the ground.

Is root part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?

Yes, root can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is root part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?

Yes, root can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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