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Alm

/alm/· noun· Pl. die Almen

alpine pasture (with a hut)

In summer the cows go up to the Alm — and hikers stop there for milk, cheese and a rest.

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die Alm
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die Almen
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der Alm

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Alm
alpine pasture

Im Sommer stehen die Kühe auf der Alm.

In summer the cows are up on the alpine pasture.

Word family

Almder Almabtriebbringing the cows down in autumndie Almhüttealpine hutdie Almwiesealpine meadow

Common combinations

  • auf der Almon the alpine pasture
  • eine Alm mit Hüttean alpine pasture with a hut
  • zur Alm wandernto hike up to the pasture

Real examples

  • Auf der Alm gibt es frische Milch und Käse.On the alpine pasture there's fresh milk and cheese.
  • Im September kommen die Kühe von der Alm ins Tal.In September the cows come down from the pasture into the valley.
  • Wir haben auf der Alm eine lange Pause gemacht.We took a long break on the alpine pasture.

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