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Holz

English translation of Holz

wood

Holz is the German word for wood. It is a noun that is used to describe the hard substance that trees are made of. It can be used in many contexts, such as in construction, furniture making, and firewood. For example, 'Dieses Haus ist aus Holz gebaut' means 'This house is made of wood'.


Example sentences using: Holz

Das Haus ist aus Holz gebaut.

English translation of Das Haus ist aus Holz gebaut.

The house is built of wood.

This sentence uses 'Holz' to describe the material a house is built from. In German, 'aus' is used to denote the material from which something is made.

Holz wird oft für Möbel verwendet.

English translation of Holz wird oft für Möbel verwendet.

Wood is often used for furniture.

In this sentence, 'Holz' is the subject of the sentence. The word 'verwendet' is the German for 'used', meaning in this context, wood is used in the creation of furniture.

Ich muss mehr Holz für das Feuer holen.

English translation of Ich muss mehr Holz für das Feuer holen.

I need to get more wood for the fire.

In this sentence 'Holz' is the direct object of the verb 'holen' or 'to get' in English. Indicating that wood is what needs to be retrieved for the fire.

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