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German Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about fruits in German. Fruits are delicious and healthy, and knowing how to name them is always useful. Let's get started!

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Basic Fruits

We'll start with basic fruits that are commonly eaten in Germany. Below are some examples:

German	Pronunciation	English
Apfel	ˈʔapfl̩	Apple
Banane	baˈnaːnə	Banana
Kirsche	ˈkɪʁʃə	Cherry
Erdbeere	ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːrə	Strawberry
Weintrauben	ˈvaɪ̯nˌtʁaʊ̯bən	Grapes

Now, let's learn how to use these fruits in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Ich liebe Äpfel! (I love apples!)
• Person 2: Ich auch! Bananen sind aber auch lecker. (Me too! But bananas are also delicious.)
• Person 1: Ja, und Kirschen sind auch toll. (Yes, and cherries are also great.)
• Person 2: Erdbeeren sind meine Lieblingsfrüchte. (Strawberries are my favorite fruits.)
• Person 1: Hast du schon mal Weintrauben probiert? (Have you ever tried grapes?)
• Person 2: Ja, ich esse sie gerne als Snack. (Yes, I like to eat them as a snack.)
  
  

Exotic Fruits

Now, let's move on to some exotic fruits that are popular in Germany:

German	Pronunciation	English
Ananas	aˈnanas	Pineapple
Mango	ˈmango	Mango
Papaya	paˈpaɪ̯a	Papaya
Kiwi	ˈkiːvi	Kiwi
Granatapfel	ɡʁanaˈtapfəl	Pomegranate

Here is a dialogue with some exotic fruits:

• Person 1: Was ist deine Lieblingsfrucht? (What is your favorite fruit?)
• Person 2: Ich liebe Mango und Ananas. (I love mango and pineapple.)
• Person 1: Papaya und Kiwi schmecken auch gut. (Papaya and kiwi taste good too.)
• Person 2: Ja, aber Granatäpfel sind meine absolute Favoriten. (Yes, but pomegranates are my absolute favorites.)
  
  

Fun Facts

- Did you know that Germany is the world's largest consumer of bananas per capita? Germans consume over 17 kilograms of bananas per person per year! - Pineapple is known as "Ananas" in German, which derives from the Tupi word "nanas" meaning "excellent fruit". - The strawberry season in Germany is from late May to early July. During this time, you can find fresh, delicious strawberries at local farmers' markets and supermarkets.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have just learned some basic and exotic fruits in German. To expand your German Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Practice your new vocabulary and impress your German friends with your fruit knowledge.

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Sources

• German Fruits, Vegetables, and Meats Vocabulary - ielanguages.com
• 20 Fruits in German: The Sweet and Simple Guide to German Fruits ...
• Germanic Languages Comparative Vocabulary: Fruits in German ...

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