Noun
das Holz
Pronunciation: /hɔl(t)s/
wood (material)
B1
rank #1,326
plural Hölzer
Meanings
Noun
- wood (material)
- a particular kind of wood
- a piece of wood, usually small
- grove; woods; small forest
Example sentence
Ist es aus Holz oder aus Metall angefertigt?
Is it made of wood or metal?
Word forms
singular
das Holz
plural
die Hölzer
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Holz
Accusativedas Holz
Dativedem Holz
Genitivedes Holzes
Plural
Nominativedie Hölzer
Accusativedie Hölzer
Dativeden Hölzern
Genitiveder Hölzer
Usage
- aus Holz — The material follows aus, normally without an article.
- das Holz / die Hölzer — The plural can name different types of wood.
Das Holz für das Regal ist noch feucht.
The wood for the shelf is still damp.