German · Food & Drink
"Watermelon" in German: Wassermelone
die Wassermelone
Watermelon in German is die Wassermelone. Plural is Wassermelonen. Soft market talk often shortens to Melone when the type is clear.
Heatwave picnic
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How to pronounce Wassermelone
Say it
VAS-ser-meh-loh-nuh
/ˈvasɐmeˌloːnə/
VAS-ser-meh-loh-nuh. Clear Wasser + Melone; stress on Meló.
"Watermelon" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Wassermelone | the watermelon Full headword. | Full headword. |
| Wassermelonen | watermelons Plural. | Plural. |
| Melone | melon Short when context is clear. | Short when context is clear. |
| Wassermelonensaft | watermelon juice Drink compound. | Drink compound. |
How to use Wassermelone in real life
- 1Heatwave picnic
Schneide bitte die Wassermelone in Spalten.
Please cut the watermelon into wedges.
Die Wassermelone.
- 2Market
Ist die Wassermelone schon reif?
Is the watermelon ripe yet?
Die Wassermelone subject.
- 3Kids snack
Ein Stück Wassermelone macht alle ruhig.
A piece of watermelon calms everyone.
Wassermelone as food.
Mistakes English speakers make with Wassermelone
Incorrect: der Wassermelone
Correct: die Wassermelone
Feminine: die Wassermelone.
Incorrect: Watermelon bitte
Correct: Wassermelone bitte
Use the German word.
Good to know
Wassermelone is peak summer grocery energy in Germany. Soft street stalls sell chilled slices. People thump Melonen to guess ripeness—same ritual as elsewhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit for a barbecue
ChatPal
Nehmen wir eine Wassermelone mit?
Shall we take a watermelon along?
You
Ja, eine große Wassermelone reicht für alle.
Yes, one big watermelon is enough for everyone.
ChatPal
Die Wassermelone sollte schwer sein.
The watermelon should feel heavy.
You
Stimmt. Diese Wassermelone klingt hohl.
True. This watermelon sounds hollow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Watermelon" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Wassermelone.
Plural?
Die Wassermelonen.
Can I say Melone?
Yes when context makes watermelon clear.
How do you say a slice?
Ein Stück Wassermelone / eine Scheibe.
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