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How do you say "watermelon" in German?
die Wassermelone
In German, "watermelon" is die Wassermelone.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'VASS-er-mel-oh-nuh', stress on the first syllable, with a short A.
Grammar notes
Die Wassermelone is feminine. Plural: die Wassermelonen. A compound noun combining Wasser (water) and Melone (melon).
Example sentence
Die Wassermelone ist groß und erfrischend.
The watermelon is large and refreshing.
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How to remember die Wassermelone
Wasser means water and Melone means melon. Watermelons are full of water and juice.
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Questions about die Wassermelone
How do you say "watermelon" in German?
In German, "watermelon" is die Wassermelone. It is a noun.
Is die Wassermelone masculine or feminine?
Die Wassermelone is feminine. Plural: die Wassermelonen. A compound noun combining Wasser (water) and Melone (melon).
How is die Wassermelone used in a sentence?
Use die Wassermelone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Wassermelone ist groß und erfrischend. (The watermelon is large and refreshing.).
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