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How do you say "melon" in German?

die Melone

NounFeminine

In German, "melon" is die Melone.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'meh-LOH-nuh', stress on the second syllable, with a long 'oh' vowel.

Grammar notes

die Melone is feminine. Plural: die Melonen.

Example sentence

Eine Scheibe Melone ist im Sommer erfrischend.

A slice of melon is refreshing in summer.

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How to remember die Melone

It's a straightforward cousin of the English word 'melon', just with an extra syllable at the end.

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Questions about die Melone

How do you say "melon" in German?

In German, "melon" is die Melone. It is a noun.

Is die Melone masculine, feminine, or neuter?

die Melone is feminine. Plural: die Melonen.

How is die Melone used in a sentence?

Use die Melone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Eine Scheibe Melone ist im Sommer erfrischend. (A slice of melon is refreshing in summer.).

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