Is it der, die or das Saat? – die Saat, plural die Saaten

Why is it die Saat?

No ending, compound or meaning rule gives away the article of Saat, so learn the two together: die Saat.

Sense 1

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[1] The spending of plant seeds into the earth

[1] das Ausbringen von Pflanzensamen in die Erde

[2] Plant seeds that are intended for sowing

[2] Pflanzensamen, die zum Aussäen bestimmt sind

[3] The young plants that have already come up

[3] die bereits aufgegangenen Jungpflanzen

[4] Translated: Ideas, work or people intended for further development

[4] übertragen: zur Weiterentwicklung gedachte Ideen, Arbeiten oder Personen

[1] All machines were prepared for the seeds
[1] Alle Maschinen waren für die Saat vorbereitet.

[2] The seed was stored in jute bags
[2] Die Saat war in Jutesäcken gelagert.

More source examples (2)

These dictionary examples can include historical and less common uses.

[3] The gardener transplanted the seeds into the open
[3] Der Gärtner verpflanzte die Saat ins Freiland.

[4] Many young academics form a good seed for the newly founded company
[4] Viele Jungakademiker bilden eine gute Saat für die neu gegründete Firma.