English–German

“apple” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapfəl/

Example

Ich habe zwei Äpfel gekauft.

I bought two apples.

Illustration for Apfel (apple)

How to say “apple” in German

“Apple” in German is Apfel.

A familiar orchard fruit held in one hand, with crisp flesh beneath its skin.

Full entry for Apfel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Apfel

Der Apfelbaum trägt dieses Jahr viele Früchte.

The apple tree is bearing a lot of fruit this year.

Tips for using Apfel

  • Apfel is masculine, so the basic form is der Apfel, while its plural is Äpfel with a changed vowel.

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