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Flachs
German → American English
American English
flax
Pflanze aus der Familie der Leingewächse, deren Fasern und Samen wirtschaftlich genutzt werden.
Der Flachs wurde früher in vielen Regionen angebaut, um Leinen herzustellen.Flachs is a masculine noun, so use die/der? In German, the word itself is usually used as a mass noun for the plant or fiber; in farming contexts, it is more common than the everyday word Lein. For linen production, Flachs often refers to the raw plant material.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Flachs” mean in English?
“Flachs” means “flax” in English.
Is “Flachs” the same as “Lein”?
Yes, in many contexts they refer to the same plant, but “Flachs” often emphasizes the fiber or cultivated plant.
How do you use “Flachs” in a sentence?
Example: „Flachs wird zur Herstellung von Leinen verwendet.“ — “Flax is used to make linen.”