German word

Sorte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɔɐ̯tə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounkind

Example

Welche Sorten Tee gibt es hier?

What kinds of tea are available here?

Illustration for Sorte (kind)

More examples

Ich möchte alle Sorten probieren.

I would like to try all kinds.

Core concept

One selected kind among similar products, such as a tea variety on a shop shelf.

Common phrases

  • alle Sorten probieren

    try all kinds

  • beliebte Sorten

    popular kinds

  • saisonale Sorten

    seasonal kinds

Similar words

Art: A kind defined by its nature or distinguishing features.
Typ: A type defined by its design, structure, or characteristic qualities.
Variante: A version that differs in some details from the basic form.
Kategorie: A broad grouping based on a shared classification criterion.

Definition in German

Sorte ist ein Nomen für eine bestimmte Art oder Variante innerhalb einer Gruppe ähnlicher Dinge.

Word origin

German Sorte comes through Old French sorte from Latin sors, meaning a lot or share, and developed the sense of a classified kind.

Usage tips

  • Sorte is especially common for food, drink, and commercial products, while Art and Typ are broader choices for kinds or types.

Other meanings

  • varietynoun
  • brandnoun

Opposites

  • Einheitlichkeituniformitynoun

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