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"Strawberry" in German: Erdbeere
die Erdbeere
Strawberry in German is die Erdbeere, a feminine noun. The plural is die Erdbeeren, and strawberry ice cream is Erdbeereis.
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How to pronounce Erdbeere
Say it
AIRT-beer-uh
/ˈeːɐ̯tˌbeːʁə/
AIRT-beer-uh. Erd- like "aird", Beere like "beer-uh".
"Strawberry" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Erdbeere | strawberry Default. | Default. |
| die Erdbeeren | strawberries Plural. | Plural. |
| das Erdbeereis | strawberry ice cream Dessert. | Dessert. |
| Erdbeerzeit | strawberry season Early summer. | Early summer. |
How to use Erdbeere in real life
- 1Market
Ein Kilo Erdbeeren, bitte.
One kilo of strawberries, please.
Erdbeeren plural.
- 2Dessert
Magst du eine Erdbeere auf dem Kuchen?
Do you want a strawberry on the cake?
Eine Erdbeere.
- 3Kids
Die Erdbeere ist noch grün—warte.
The strawberry is still green—wait.
Die Erdbeere.
Mistakes English speakers make with Erdbeere
Incorrect: der Erdbeere
Correct: die Erdbeere
Erdbeere is feminine.
Incorrect: Strawberry auf Deutsch: Strawbeere
Correct: die Erdbeere
Not a mix of English straw + Beere.
Good to know
Erdbeerzeit in late May and June means roadside stands everywhere. Germans eat them plain with sugar or on cake more than in shortcake.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking berries
ChatPal
Ist diese Erdbeere schon reif?
Is this strawberry ripe already?
You
Ja. Nimm die dunkle Erdbeere links.
Yes. Take the dark strawberry on the left.
ChatPal
Wir brauchen noch mehr Erdbeeren fürs Dessert.
We still need more strawberries for dessert.
You
Okay—eine Schale Erdbeeren reicht.
Okay—one bowl of strawberries is enough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Strawberry" in German
What gender is Erdbeere?
Feminine: die Erdbeere.
What is the plural?
Die Erdbeeren.
How do you say strawberry ice cream?
Das Erdbeereis.
When is strawberry season?
Often called Erdbeerzeit in early summer.
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