German Conversation · Level 111
43 words
German word
Obst
Pronunciation
IPA/oːpst/
Meaning
- neuter nounfruit
Example
Der Saft des Obstes ist frisch.
The juice from the fruit is fresh.
More examples
Geschnittenes Obst hält sich im Kühlschrank länger.
Cut fruit keeps longer in the refrigerator.
Core concept
A mixed harvest of edible fruit from trees and bushes, treated as one food category rather than as individual pieces.
Common phrases
ein Korb mit Obst
a basket of fruit
geschnittenes Obst
cut fruit
saisonales Obst
seasonal fruit
Similar words
Frucht: One edible fruit growing on a tree or bush.
Früchte: Several individual fruits or fruit varieties.
Apfel: One countable apple as a specific kind of fruit.
Banane: One countable banana as a specific kind of fruit.
Definition in German
Sammelbegriff für essbare Früchte von Bäumen und Sträuchern, die meist roh als Nahrungsmittel gegessen werden
Word origin
German Obst developed through Old High German obaz and Middle High German obeʒ or obest into its modern form, while its deeper origin remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- Obst is neuter and usually behaves as a mass noun, so the phrase ein Stück Obst refers to one portion without making Obst countable.
Opposites
- Gemüsevegetablenoun
Related words
- Obstsalatfruit saladnoun
- Obstsortefruit varietynoun