Milch
Meaning and Usage
Milch translates to "milk" in English. It refers to the white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their offspring and is also used as a beverage or in cooking.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "Milch" originates from the Old High German "miluh" and is related to the Latin word "lac" (milk). It is a singular noun and does not have a prefix or suffix.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "Milch" is similar to its English counterpart "milk" in both meaning and pronunciation.
Cultural Context
Milk has been a staple in the German diet for centuries and is used in various traditional German dishes, such as Milchreis (rice pudding) and Käsespätzle (cheese noodles).
Example Sentences
- Ich trinke gerne Milch zum Frühstück. (I like to drink milk for breakfast.)
- Die Katze trinkt ihre Milch. (The cat drinks her milk.)
Memory Tips
Associate "Milch" with the English word "milk" to help remember its meaning.
Additional Vocabulary
- die Kuhmilch (cow's milk)
- die Ziegenmilch (goat's milk)
- das Milchprodukt (dairy product)
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
Gender: feminine
Plural: die Milchen (rarely used; the plural form "Milche" is used instead)
Conjugation (for verbs)
As "Milch" is a noun, it doesn't have a conjugation.