A1 noun Neutral

fern

/fɜːrn/

A fern is a green plant with long, feathery leaves that does not have flowers or seeds. These plants typically grow in damp, shady areas such as forests or near water.

Beispiele

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1

There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.

There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.

2

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.

3

Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!

Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fern
Adjektiv
ferny
Verwandt
fernery
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.

Schnelles Quiz

The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fern

Beispiele

1

There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.

everyday

There is a small fern in a pot on my windowsill.

2

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.

formal

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of rare tropical ferns.

3

Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!

informal

Look at all the cool ferns growing by the river!

4

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.

academic

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds, which distinguishes them from most flowering plants.

5

Our corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.

business

Our corporate office decor includes several ferns to improve indoor air quality.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
fern
Adjektiv
ferny
Verwandt
fernery

Häufige Kollokationen

potted fern potted fern
wild fern wild fern
green fern green fern
fern leaves fern leaves
shady fern shady fern

Häufige Phrasen

maidenhair fern

maidenhair fern

fern forest

fern forest

bird's nest fern

bird's nest fern

Wird oft verwechselt mit

fern vs fir

A 'fir' is a tall evergreen tree, while a 'fern' is a small, flowerless green plant.

fern vs moss

Both grow in the shade, but moss is a low-growing carpet-like plant, while ferns have distinct leaves called fronds.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'fern' to describe green plants that have feathery leaves and grow in the shade. It is a countable noun, so you can say 'one fern' or 'many ferns'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell it as 'farn' or confuse the pronunciation with 'fir'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'feather'. Both 'fern' and 'feather' start with 'fe' and fern leaves look like green feathers.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English word 'fearn', which is of Germanic origin.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: ferns Often used with adjectives like 'lush', 'green', or 'potted'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, ferns are popular indoor house plants because they can survive in low light.

Schnelles Quiz

The green ______ grows well in the dark, wet part of the garden.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: fern

Mehr nature Wörter

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

sapling

A1

A sapling is a very young tree with a thin trunk. It is the stage of growth after a seed sprouts but before it becomes a large, mature tree.

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