Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To gather ripe field or garden crops by picking, cutting, or similar work.
Natural examples
Die Familie erntet im Herbst Äpfel im Garten.
Each autumn, the family harvests apples in the garden.
Die Bauern ernteten den Weizen vor dem Regen.
The farmers harvested the wheat before the rain.
Die Familie erntete im Herbst Birnen und Quitten.
The family harvested pears and quinces in autumn.
Usage note
Ernten is regular and takes an accusative crop, such as apples, potatoes, or grain.
Mini-lesson: ernten
To gather ripe field or garden crops by picking, cutting, or similar work. Ernten is regular and takes an accusative crop, such as apples, potatoes, or grain.
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