gras
word
Definition
A soft, green plant found on the ground in gardens, parks, and fields; usually refers to the small plants that form a green carpet.
Usage & Nuances
'Grass' is uncountable when talking about the plant in general. 'A blade of grass' means a single piece. Common phrases: 'cut the grass', 'the grass is greener'. Not to be confused with 'weed' (undesired plant) or slang uses ('grass' as informant/slang for marijuana).
Spanish: hierba - céspedPortuguese (BR): grama - grama (relva)Portuguese (PT): relva - erva - gramaChinese (Simplified): 草Chinese (Traditional): 草Hindi: घासArabic: عشبBengali: ঘাসRussian: траваJapanese: 草Vietnamese: cỏKorean: 잔디Turkish: çim - otUrdu: گھاسIndonesian: rumput
Example Sentences
The grass is very green after it rains.
basic
Don’t let your dog dig holes in the grass.
natural
We have to cut the grass every week.
basic
Children like to play on the grass in the park.
basic
He lay down on the soft grass and looked up at the sky.
natural
The grass is always greener on the other side.
natural