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How do you say "apple" in German?
der Apfel
In German, "apple" is der Apfel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'AHP-fel', stress on the first syllable, with a short A.
Grammar notes
Der Apfel is masculine. Plural: die Aepfel. The A umlaut appears in the plural.
Example sentence
Der Apfel ist rot und süß.
The apple is red and sweet.
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How to remember der Apfel
Apfel sounds like 'apple' said in a German accent. Both refer to the crispy red fruit.
Related words
- asparagus der Spargel
- cherry die Kirsche
- garlic der Knoblauch
- grapes die Weintrauben
- kiwi die Kiwi
- plastic bag die Plastiktüte
- potato die Kartoffel
- rice der Reis
- watermelon die Wassermelone
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Questions about der Apfel
How do you say "apple" in German?
In German, "apple" is der Apfel. It is a noun.
Is der Apfel masculine or feminine?
Der Apfel is masculine. Plural: die Aepfel. The A umlaut appears in the plural.
How is der Apfel used in a sentence?
Use der Apfel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Apfel ist rot und süß. (The apple is red and sweet.).
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