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How do you say "broccoli" in German?

der Brokkoli

Noun Masculine

In German, "broccoli" is der Brokkoli.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'BROCK-oh-lee', stress on the first syllable, with a short O sound.

Grammar notes

Der Brokkoli is masculine. Plural: die Brokkolien or die Brokkoli. From Italian, used as singular or plural.

Example sentence

Der Brokkoli ist grünlich und nährstoffreich.

The broccoli is greenish and nutrient-rich.

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How to remember der Brokkoli

Brokkoli sounds like 'broccoli'. It's a green vegetable that looks like a tiny tree.

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Questions about der Brokkoli

How do you say "broccoli" in German?

In German, "broccoli" is der Brokkoli. It is a noun.

Is der Brokkoli masculine or feminine?

Der Brokkoli is masculine. Plural: die Brokkolien or die Brokkoli. From Italian, used as singular or plural.

How is der Brokkoli used in a sentence?

Use der Brokkoli as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Brokkoli ist grünlich und nährstoffreich. (The broccoli is greenish and nutrient-rich.).

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