German · Nature & Environment

Blume

Flower

Beginnernoun

Definition

The coloured part of a plant.

Example

Die Blumen im Garten blühen.

The flowers in the garden are blooming.

Etymology

'Blume' is derived from Middle High German 'blüome', which means 'flower'. This term has carried over the cultural significance of flowers as symbols of beauty.

How & Where It’s Used

'Blume' is used in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions about nature, gardening, or relationships. It appears in poetry and everyday conversation.

Literary Heritage

Commonly found in poems and songs symbolizing love and beauty, such as in works by Heinrich Heine.

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