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How do you say "basil" in German?
der Basilikum
In German, "basil" is der Basilikum.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'bah-ZEE-li-koom', stress on the second syllable, with a clear 'ee' sound in the middle.
Grammar notes
der Basilikum is masculine. Plural: der Basils.
Example sentence
Sie hat die Pizza mit frischem Basilikum belegt.
She topped the pizza with fresh basil.
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How to remember der Basilikum
Der Basilikum is close enough to 'basil' that you can hear the herb hiding right inside the German word.
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- gravy die Soße
- sauce die Soße
- dressing der Verband
- marinade die Marinade
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Questions about der Basilikum
How do you say "basil" in German?
In German, "basil" is der Basilikum. It is a noun.
Is der Basilikum masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Basilikum is masculine. Plural: der Basils.
How is der Basilikum used in a sentence?
Use der Basilikum as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Sie hat die Pizza mit frischem Basilikum belegt. (She topped the pizza with fresh basil.).
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