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Halm
German → American English
American English
Straw
Ein dünner Stängel oder eine einzelne Halme von Gras, Getreide oder ähnlichen Pflanzen.
Der Halm im Wind bog sich leicht hin und her.Use Halm for a single stalk or blade, especially of grass, grain, or a plant. In everyday German, Strohhalm means drinking straw, so don’t confuse it with Halm.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Halm mean in English?
Halm means “straw” or more precisely a stalk, stem, or blade of grass or grain.
Is Halm the same as Strohhalm?
No. Halm is a plant stalk or blade; Strohhalm is a drinking straw.
How do you use Halm in a sentence?
Example: Ein Halm wiegt fast nichts. = A stalk weighs almost nothing.