Tannenbaum

Yuletide tree, abroad

Tannenbaum is the German word for fir tree, familiar to English speakers from the Christmas carol "O Tannenbaum." In English contexts, it usually refers either to the song or to a Christmas tree: We sang Tannenbaum around the piano.

It also functions as a German-Jewish surname.

tree

fir

Cone-bearing evergreen genus

spruceNeat; also a conifer
evergreenRetains foliage year-round
coniferCone-bearing tree

needles · branches · forest · pine · resin · timber · sapling · trunk · bark · woodland

Christmas

ornament

Thing that beautifies

tinselMetallic decorative strips
lightsSources of illumination
starLuminous astronomical object

angel · garland · baubles · decorations · presents · yuletide · festive · trimming · stand · skirt

carol

melody

Pleasing sequence of notes

singingVocal music-making
hymnReligious song of praise
GermanCentral European language

traditional · lyrics · verse · choir · holiday · music · tune · festive · folk song · celebration

Categories

German heritagelederhosen, dirndls, beer gardens, beer garden, Christmas markets
German SongsLorelei, Erika, Major Tom, Amerika
Jewish SurnamesCohen, Levi, Levy, Levin, Levine

Opposites

linguistic origin

TannenbaumChristmas tree

Decorated seasonal evergreen display

evergreen · pine tree · spruce · conifer

tree type

Tannenbaumdeciduous tree

Tree shedding leaves annually

oak · maple · broadleaf · palm tree · elm

seasonal symbolism

Tannenbaumpalm branch

Leaf of tropical tree

Easter lily · maypole · cherry blossom · menorah · autumn leaves

Phrases

O TannenbaumGerman carol to conifers

Family

tan, tannin, tannic, tanning, tanned, tanner, tannery

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G