pine

• Immergrüner Nadelbaum mit nadelförmigen Blättern, der zur Gattung Pinus gehört, oder das Holz dieses Baumes.

A noun referring to a type of evergreen coniferous tree with needle-like leaves, or the wood from such a tree.

1. Type of treeA2formal

   An evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves, found in many parts of the world.

   Kiefer

   • The forest was full of tall pine trees.
   • We sat under a pine tree to enjoy the shade.
   • Pine wood is often used for furniture and construction.

   Synonymepine tree

2. Wood from pine treeA2formal

   The soft, light-colored wood obtained from pine trees, used in carpentry and building.

   Kiefernholz

   • The table is made of solid pine.
   • Pine is a popular choice for making shelves.
   • They used pine planks to build the cabin.

   Synonymedeal

• Verb, das ein tiefes Sehnen oder starkes Verlangen nach jemandem oder etwas ausdrückt, oft begleitet von Traurigkeit oder Melancholie; auch: sich nach jemandem verzehren oder vor Sehnsucht schmachten.

A verb used to express a feeling of deep longing or yearning for someone or something, often accompanied by sadness or melancholy.

1. Yearn or long forB2formal

   To feel a deep, often melancholic desire for something or someone, especially when separated.

   Sich sehnen

   • She pined for her homeland after moving abroad.
   • He pined for his lost youth.
   • The dog pined for its owner while they were away.

   Synonymeachecovetcravedesirehankerhungerlanguishlongthirstyearn

2. Waste away from griefC1formal

   To become weak or thin because of sadness, longing, or unrequited love.

   Sich verzehren

   • After her husband died, she seemed to pine away.
   • He pined from heartbreak and stopped eating.
   • The old man pined in solitude after his wife passed.

   Synonymedeclinedroopfadelanguishsickenweakenwither

   Antonymeflourishthrive

Phrasal-Variantenpine away