NOUN

derWald/valt/forest; woods; woodland

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

Definitions

1.large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth(location)

a.forest or wood as a natural environment

Der Wald ist im Herbst besonders schön.—The forest is especially beautiful in autumn.

b.woodland used for recreation, walking, etc.

Am Wochenende gehen wir oft im Wald spazieren.—We often go for walks in the woods on weekends.

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, woods, or woodland. 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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