Language/Swiss-german/Vocabulary/Fruits

Swiss German Vocabulary - Fruits

Hi Swiss German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we are going to learn some Swiss German vocabulary related to fruits. Switzerland has many traditional fruits that are very popular among locals and tourists. By learning these words, you will be able to understand Swiss German menus, have conversations with locals, and impress your friends. Don't be afraid to ask Swiss people to help you improve your Swiss German. Swiss people are usually happy to share their culture and their language with others. To find native speakers, create an account on Polyglot Club and connect with people. You can also use the platform to ask questions on any Swiss German topic.

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Vocabulary

Here is a list of some common Swiss German fruits:

Swiss German	Pronunciation	English
Apfel	[ˈɑp.fəl]	Apple
Birne	[ˈbɪr.nə]	Pear
Banane	[baˈna.nə]	Banana
Kiwi	[ˈkiː.vi]	Kiwi
Orange	[oˈrɑn.dʒə]	Orange
Zitrone	[ˈtsɪ.tro.nə]	Lemon
Erdbeere	[ˈɛrt.beː.rə]	Strawberry
Himbeere	[ˈhɪm.beː.rə]	Raspberry
Brombeere	[ˈbʁɔm.beː.rə]	Blackberry
Pfirsich	[ˈpfir.ziç]	Peach
Pflaume	[ˈpflo̞ɪ.m̩]	Plum
Kirsche	[ˈkʰɪr.ʃə]	Cherry
Traube	[ˈtʁaʊ̯.bə]	Grape

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use these fruits in context. The dialogue takes place between two friends, Swiss German learner Anna and her Swiss friend Maria:

• Maria: Möchtest du einen Apfel? ([Would you like an apple?])
• Anna: Ja, gerne. Ich esse gerne Äpfel. ([Yes, please. I like eating apples.])

• Maria: Frau Meier hat heute viele Birnen geerntet. ([Mrs. Meier harvested many pears today.])
• Anna: Oh, ich liebe Birnen. Wie schmecken diese? ([Oh, I love pears. How do they taste?])

• Maria: Kannst du mir eine Banane geben? ([Can you give me a banana?])
• Anna: Klar, hier hast du eine Banane. ([Sure, here you have a banana.])

• Maria: Ehrlich gesagt, ich mag keine Kiwis. ([Honestly, I don't like kiwis.])
• Anna: Ach wirklich? Ich finde, Kiwis schmecken sehr gut. ([Oh really? I think kiwis taste very good.])

• Maria: Ich habe gestern eine Orange gekauft. ([I bought an orange yesterday.])
• Anna: Das ist gut. Orangen sind sehr gesund. ([That's good. Oranges are very healthy.])

• Maria: Ich brauche noch eine Zitrone für meinen Kuchen. ([I need one more lemon for my cake.])
• Anna: Kein Problem, ich bringe dir später eine Zitrone. ([No problem, I'll bring you a lemon later.])

• Maria: Ich esse gerne Erdbeeren im Sommer. ([I like eating strawberries in the summer.])
• Anna: Ja, ich auch. Erdbeeren sind meine Lieblingsfrüchte. ([Yes, me too. Strawberries are my favorite fruits.])

• Maria: Kannst du mir bei der Ernte von Himbeeren helfen? ([Can you help me with raspberry picking?])
• Anna: Ja, gerne! Wir können zusammen viele Himbeeren pflücken. ([Yes, gladly! We can pick many raspberries together.])

• Maria: Ich habe Brombeeren gefunden. ([I found blackberries.])
• Anna: Sei vorsichtig, die Beeren haben Dornen. ([Be careful, the berries have thorns.])

• Maria: Ich habe mir einen Pfirsich gekauft. ([I bought myself a peach.])
• Anna: Wie ist der Geschmack? ([How is the taste?])
• Maria: Sehr süß und saftig. Probierst du auch ein Stück? ([Very sweet and juicy. Do you want to try a piece too?])

• Maria: Schau mal, ich habe eine Pflaume gegessen. ([Look, I ate a plum.])
• Anna: Ich liebe Pflaumenkuchen. Du solltest ein Pflaumenkuchenrezept ausprobieren. ([I love plum cake. You should try a plum cake recipe.])

• Maria: Ich habe meinen Kirschbaum gepflanzt. ([I planted my cherry tree.])
• Anna: Das ist toll! Bald wirst du viele Kirschen haben. ([That's great! You'll have many cherries soon.])

• Maria: Ich habe Trauben vom Markt gekauft. ([I bought grapes from the market.])
• Anna: Gute Wahl! Ich mag Weintrauben und Traubensaft. ([Good choice! I like grapes and grape juice.])

Fun facts

- Switzerland is famous for its apples. The most popular Swiss apple varieties are Braeburn, Elstar, and Gala. - The largest Swiss strawberry farm is located in Hünenberg, in the canton of Zug. The farm has about 28'000 strawberry plants. - The Swiss consume on average 4 kilograms of bananas per person per year. - In Switzerland, grapes are used to produce wine, such as Chasselas, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we learned some Swiss German vocabulary related to fruits. We hope that you found it useful and interesting. To practice your language skills, try to use these words in your next Swiss German conversation. Remember, the best way to learn a language is to speak it as much as possible. You can also improve your vocabulary by studying other words on the Swiss German vocabulary page. Don't hesitate to join Polyglot Club and connect with native speakers. You can also visit Switzerland and try some fresh and delicious Swiss fruits! 😀

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Sources

• Apple
• Pear
• Banana
• Kiwi
• Orange
• Lemon
• Strawberry
• Raspberry
• Blackberry
• Peach
• Plum
• Cherry
• Grape

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