German · Food & Drink
"Cherry" in German: Kirsche
die Kirsche
Cherry in German is die Kirsche. Say Die Kirsche ist süß und rot. Plural is die Kirschen—summer market favorites.
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How to pronounce Kirsche
Say it
KEER-shuh
/ˈkɪʁʃə/
KEER-shuh. Soft ie as ee. Soft sch as sh. Soft final -e.
"Cherry" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Kirsche | the cherry Main feminine noun. | Main feminine noun. |
| die Kirschen | the cherries Plural. | Plural. |
| süße Kirschen | sweet cherries Shopping. | Shopping. |
| Kirschkuchen | cherry cake Baking. | Baking. |
How to use Kirsche in real life
- 1Market
Diese Kirsche schmeckt richtig süß.
This cherry tastes really sweet.
Diese Kirsche.
- 2Picnic
Wir haben eine Tüte Kirschen dabei.
We have a bag of cherries with us.
Kirschen plural.
- 3Baking
Entstein die Kirsche vorsichtig.
Pit the cherry carefully.
Die Kirsche.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kirsche
Incorrect: der Kirsche
Correct: die Kirsche
Kirsche is feminine: die Kirsche.
Incorrect: das Cherry
Correct: die Kirsche
Use Kirsche, not English cherry.
Good to know
Kirschenzeit means sticky fingers at Wochenmärkte and homemade Kirschkuchen. Sour cherries are oft Sauerkirschen in recipes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking fruit for a tart
ChatPal
Reicht eine Schale Kirschen für den Kuchen?
Is a bowl of cherries enough for the cake?
You
Knapp. Hol noch eine Handvoll Kirschen.
Tight. Get another handful of cherries.
ChatPal
Okay. Die dunkelste Kirsche ist die süßeste.
Okay. The darkest cherry is the sweetest.
You
Stimmt. Ohne Kirschen wird der Boden langweilig.
True. Without cherries the base gets boring.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cherry" in German
How do you say cherry?
Die Kirsche.
Gender?
Feminine: die Kirsche.
Plural?
Die Kirschen.
Cherry cake?
Der Kirschkuchen.
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