Streu

German

Etymology

From Middle High German ströuwe, ströu, strewe. By surface analysis, deverbal from streuen.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɔɪ̯

Noun

Streu f or n (mixed, genitive Streu or Streus, plural Streuen)

  1. litter; mulch (bedding for animals)

Usage notes

The neuter article is not considered standard, but is frequently encountered, especially in southern regions.

Declension

Declension of Streu [feminine // neuter, mixed]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine, ein die, das Streu die Streuen
genitive einer, eines der, des Streu, Streus der Streuen
dative einer, einem der, dem Streu den Streuen
accusative eine, ein die, das Streu die Streuen

Hyponyms

  • Katzenstreu
  • Laubstreu
  • Reisigstreu
  • Tierstreu
  • Torfstreu
  • Waldstreu
  • Winterstreu

Further reading

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