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How do you say "lemon" in German?
die Zitrone
In German, "lemon" is die Zitrone.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'TSIT-roh-nuh', stress on the first syllable, with a short I.
Grammar notes
Die Zitrone is feminine. Plural: die Zitronen. Standard German noun for lemon.
Example sentence
Die Zitrone ist gelb und sauer.
The lemon is yellow and sour.
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How to remember die Zitrone
Zitrone sounds sour, fitting for a sour lemon. Picture a pucker from biting into one.
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Questions about die Zitrone
How do you say "lemon" in German?
In German, "lemon" is die Zitrone. It is a noun.
Is die Zitrone masculine or feminine?
Die Zitrone is feminine. Plural: die Zitronen. Standard German noun for lemon.
How is die Zitrone used in a sentence?
Use die Zitrone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Zitrone ist gelb und sauer. (The lemon is yellow and sour.).
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