German Word · Intermediate
Maiskolben
corncob, ear of corn, ear of maize
Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯sˌkɔlbn̩]
Meaning
corncob, ear of corn, ear of maize
Example
1958, Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Fütterungsberatung, Jahrbuch für Tierernährung und Fütterung, 2nd volume, Deutscher Landwirtschaftsverlag
Because of their high nutrient content, corncobs occupy an intermediate position between greenstuff on the one hand and grain or root crops on the other.
Practice tips
- Practice Maiskolben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.