Samen
Meaning and Usage
"Samen" in German means "seed" in English. It is used to refer to the small, usually round and brown object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow, or it can also refer to the semen in a biological context.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Samen" is a noun in German and does not have any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "sāmo" which means "seed."
Comparisons between German and English
The German word "Samen" directly corresponds to the English word "seed."
Cultural Context
In German culture, "Samen" is commonly associated with gardening, farming, and biology. It's also related to reproductive biology and health.
Example Sentences
- Die Sonnenblumensamen wurden in die Erde gepflanzt. (The sunflower seeds were planted in the soil.)
- Die Samen des Apfels können zur Anzucht neuer Bäume verwendet werden. (The seeds of the apple can be used for growing new trees.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Samen," think of the similarity between the German and English words. You can also associate it with the concept of planting seeds for growing plants.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Pflanzensamen (plant seeds)
- die Blumensamen (flower seeds)
- der Samenstrang (spermatic cord)
- das Sperma (sperm)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: masculine
Plural: die Samen
Conjugation (for verbs)
N/A - "Samen" is a noun and does not have a verb form.