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Das Unkraut
Literally 'un-herb', this refers to any unwanted plant in the garden. It is a neuter collective noun.
Examples in context
Ich muss heute das ganze Unkraut jäten.
I have to pull all the weeds today.
Das Unkraut wächst schneller als die Blumen.
The weeds grow faster than the flowers.
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