Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A barrier made of wood, metal, or wire that encloses or separates an area.
Natural examples
Der Zaun schützt den Garten vor wilden Tieren.
The fence protects the garden from wild animals.
Wir streichen den alten Zaun am Wochenende.
We are painting the old fence this weekend.
Ein niedriger Zaun trennt den Spielplatz vom Parkplatz.
A low fence separates the playground from the parking lot.
Usage note
Zaun is masculine: der Zaun; plural Zäune. The genitive is des Zauns or des Zaunes.
Mini-lesson: Zaun
A barrier made of wood, metal, or wire that encloses or separates an area. Zaun is masculine: der Zaun; plural Zäune. The genitive is des Zauns or des Zaunes.
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