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How do you say "melon" in German?
die Melone
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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