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How do you say "eggplant" in German?
die Aubergine
In German, "eggplant" is die Aubergine.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'oh-ber-ZHEE-nuh', stress on the second syllable, with long E and I.
Grammar notes
Die Aubergine is feminine. Plural: die Auberginen. From French, common in German cooking.
Example sentence
Die Aubergine ist lila und mild.
The eggplant is purple and mild.
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How to remember die Aubergine
Aubergine sounds fancy because it comes from French. It's a purple vegetable used in many cuisines.
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Questions about die Aubergine
How do you say "eggplant" in German?
In German, "eggplant" is die Aubergine. It is a noun.
Is die Aubergine masculine or feminine?
Die Aubergine is feminine. Plural: die Auberginen. From French, common in German cooking.
How is die Aubergine used in a sentence?
Use die Aubergine as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Aubergine ist lila und mild. (The eggplant is purple and mild.).
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