Borke
German
Etymology
From Middle Low German borke. Cognate with Dutch and English bark.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɔʁkə/, [ˈbɔʁkə], [ˈbɔɐ̯kə]
Audio (file)
Noun
Borke f (genitive Borke, plural Borken)
- (regional, chiefly Northern Germany) bark (on a tree)
Synonyms
- Rinde
Derived terms
- Borkenkäfer (not regionally restricted!)
- zwischen Baum und Borke
Further reading
- Borke in Duden online