German · Food & Drink
"Fruit" in German: Obst
das Obst
Note: a single fruit: die Frucht
Fruit as a food category in German is das Obst. A single fruit is often die Frucht. Fruit salad is der Obstsalat.
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How to pronounce Obst
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OHPST
/ɔpst/
OHPST. Short o. Final st cluster crisp.
"Fruit" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Obst | fruit (as food) Category word in shops and kitchens. | Category word in shops and kitchens. |
| die Frucht | a fruit / fruit Often one piece or botanical sense. | Often one piece or botanical sense. |
| Obstsalat | fruit salad Common dish. | Common dish. |
| Obststand | fruit stand Market compound. | Market compound. |
How to use Obst in real life
- 1Shopping list
Kauf bitte frisches Obst.
Please buy fresh fruit.
Obst as mass noun.
- 2Breakfast
Zum Frühstück esse ich Obst.
For breakfast I eat fruit.
No article needed.
- 3Kids snack
Nimm Obst mit in die Schule.
Take fruit to school.
Parent instruction.
Mistakes English speakers make with Obst
Incorrect: Ich kaufe Früchte. (meaning general fruit shopping)
Correct: Ich kaufe Obst.
For fruit as food in general, Obst is the everyday word. Früchte is possible but less common in shopping talk.
Incorrect: der Obst
Correct: das Obst
Obst is neuter.
Good to know
Supermarkets separate Obst und Gemüse clearly. Seasonal Obst from local growers shows up at weekly markets, and Obstsaft is juice. Frucht sounds more technical or singular.
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Wollen wir Obst oder Kuchen?
Do we want fruit or cake?
You
Obst. Es liegt noch Obst im Kühlschrank.
Fruit. There's still fruit in the fridge.
ChatPal
Gut. Ich schneide das Obst klein.
Good. I'll cut the fruit small.
You
Ich hole Joghurt.
I'll get yogurt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fruit" in German
What is the difference between Obst and Frucht?
Obst is fruit as food. Frucht often means a single fruit or a more botanical sense.
What gender is Obst?
Neuter: das Obst.
How do you say fruit salad?
Der Obstsalat.
How do you say fruit juice?
Der Obstsaft or just Saft.
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