German · Food & Drink
"Apple" in German: Apfel
der Apfel
Apple in German is der Apfel, a masculine noun. The plural is die Äpfel with an umlaut, and Apfelsaft is apple juice.
At the market
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How to pronounce Apfel
Say it
AHP-fel
/ˈapfl̩/
AHP-fel. Short a like "father", then a soft -fel. Plural Äpfel starts with EH: EHP-fel.
"Apple" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Apfel | apple Default for the fruit. | Default for the fruit. |
| die Äpfel | apples Plural with umlaut. | Plural with umlaut. |
| der Apfelsaft | apple juice Common drink order. | Common drink order. |
| der Bratapfel | baked apple Winter dessert. | Winter dessert. |
How to use Apfel in real life
- 1At the market
Zwei Kilo Äpfel, bitte.
Two kilos of apples, please.
Äpfel is the plural of Apfel.
- 2Packing lunch
Ich nehme noch einen Apfel mit.
I'll take another apple along.
Einen Apfel is accusative masculine.
- 3Juice preference
Magst du Apfelsaft oder Wasser?
Do you like apple juice or water?
Apfelsaft keeps Apfel as the first part.
Mistakes English speakers make with Apfel
Incorrect: die Apfeln
Correct: die Äpfel
The plural is Äpfel with an umlaut, not Apfeln.
Incorrect: ein Apfel bitte (as object)
Correct: einen Apfel, bitte
As a direct object, der Apfel becomes einen Apfel.
Good to know
Fresh Apfel is everyday fare, and Apfelschorle (apple juice with sparkling water) is a standard café drink across Germany.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit at a stall
ChatPal
Nehmen wir Äpfel oder Birnen?
Shall we take apples or pears?
You
Äpfel. Die hier sehen frisch aus.
Apples. These look fresh.
ChatPal
Gut. Noch einen Apfel für unterwegs?
Good. One more apple for the road?
You
Ja, und später Apfelsaft.
Yes, and apple juice later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Apple" in German
What is the plural of Apfel?
Die Äpfel, with an umlaut on the a.
How do you say apple juice?
Der Apfelsaft.
Is Apfel masculine?
Yes: der Apfel, den Apfel, dem Apfel.
What is Apfelschorle?
Apple juice mixed with sparkling water.
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