English Sentence:

The tree was struck by lightning.

German Translation:

Der Baum wurde von einem Blitz getroffen.

Listen to German Sentence:

Play Sound

Words used:

der

1. the (nominative masculine singular) 2. the (genitive and dative feminine singular) 3. the (genitive plural) 4. who 5. which 6. that one, this one

Here: the (nominative masculine singular)

[Show Details]
der Baum   (Pl: Bäume)

tree

[Show Details]
wurde

was, has been

[Show Details]
von

from, of, by

[Show Details]
ein

a, an

[Show Details]
der Blitz   (Pl: Blitze)

1. lightning, thunderbolt 2. flash (camera)

Here: lightning, thunderbolt

[Show Details]
treffen

1. to score 2. to hit 3. to meet by chance

Here: to hit

[Show Details]



Learn German and other languages online with our audio flashcard system and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises, games and listening exercises.

Click here to Sign Up Free!

Or sign up via Facebook/Google with one click:

    Log in with Google

Watch a short Intro by a real user!