German · Food & Drink
"Orange (fruit)" in German: Orange
die Orange
Orange as a fruit in German is die Orange, a feminine noun. The plural is die Orangen, and juice is Orangensaft. Apfelsine is an older synonym.
Breakfast table
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How to pronounce Orange
Say it
oh-RAHN-zhuh
/oˈʁɑ̃ːʒə/
oh-RAHN-zhuh. Soft g like soft j/zh for many speakers. Final -e is uh.
"Orange (fruit)" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Orange | orange (fruit) Default modern word. | Default modern word. |
| die Orangen | oranges Plural. | Plural. |
| der Orangensaft | orange juice Drink order. | Drink order. |
| die Apfelsine | orange Older/regional synonym. | Older/regional synonym. |
How to use Orange in real life
- 1Breakfast table
Soll ich eine Orange schälen?
Shall I peel an orange?
Eine Orange is feminine.
- 2Market
Zwei Kilo Orangen, bitte.
Two kilos of oranges, please.
Orangen is plural.
- 3Café order
Einen Orangensaft ohne Eis, bitte.
An orange juice without ice, please.
Orangensaft keeps Orange as the stem.
Mistakes English speakers make with Orange
Incorrect: der Orange (fruit)
Correct: die Orange
The fruit is feminine: die Orange. Orange as a color adjective is different.
Incorrect: die Orangen (singular)
Correct: die Orange
Singular Orange; plural Orangen.
Good to know
Apfelsine still appears in the north and in older packaging, but Orange dominates speech. Color orange is often orange too, which confuses learners of gender.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making juice
ChatPal
Haben wir noch eine Orange?
Do we still have an orange?
You
Ja, zwei Orangen in der Schale.
Yes, two oranges in the bowl.
ChatPal
Dann presse ich eine Orange frisch.
Then I'll press one orange fresh.
You
Super. Orangensaft schmeckt besser selbst gemacht.
Great. Orange juice tastes better homemade.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (fruit)" in German
What gender is Orange (fruit)?
Feminine: die Orange.
What is the plural?
Die Orangen.
What is Apfelsine?
An older or northern synonym for orange.
How do you say orange juice?
Der Orangensaft.
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