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How do you say "lemon" in German?

die Zitrone

Noun Feminine

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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