Noun
der Balsam
Pronunciation: /ˈbalza(ː)m/
balm, balsam, ointment
C2
rank #14,129
plural Balsame
Meanings
Noun
- balm, balsam, ointment
Example sentence
Ihre Worte waren Balsam für seine Seele.
Her words were balm for his soul.
Word forms
singular
der Balsam
plural
die Balsame
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Balsam
Accusativeden Balsam
Dativedem Balsam
Genitivedes Balsams
Plural
Nominativedie Balsame
Accusativedie Balsame
Dativeden Balsamen
Genitiveder Balsame
Usage
- einen Balsam auftragen — Apply a balm or ointment.
- Balsam für die Seele — Something soothing for the soul; a figurative expression.
Sie bewahrte den Balsam in einem kleinen Glastiegel auf.
She kept the balm in a small glass jar.