This is the 3060th most frequent German word.
birnbaum
Pear tree.
Here, 'Birnbaum' is used in a figurative setting to describe the tree and its environment.
Unter dem alten Birnbaum las ich mein Lieblingsbuch.
Under the old pear tree, I read my favorite book.
Here, 'Birnbaum' is used to refer specifically to a pear tree in a literal sense.
Der Birnbaum im Garten trägt viele Früchte.
The pear tree in the garden bears many fruits.
In this example, 'Birnbaum' serves as the subject for the sculpture, implying a tree carved as the theme.