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"Watermelon" in German: Wassermelone

die Wassermelone

Say it: VAS-ser-meh-loh-nuhfeminine · die Wassermelonenoun/ˈvasɐmeˌloːnə/

Watermelon in German is die Wassermelone. Plural is Wassermelonen. Soft market talk often shortens to Melone when the type is clear.

Heatwave picnic

Schneide bitte die Wassermelone in Spalten.
Please cut the watermelon into wedges.
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How to pronounce Wassermelone

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VAS-ser-meh-loh-nuh

/ˈvasɐmeˌloːnə/

VAS-ser-meh-loh-nuh. Clear Wasser + Melone; stress on Meló.

"Watermelon" in German: quick reference

GermanEnglish
die Wassermelonethe watermelon

Full headword.

Wassermelonenwatermelons

Plural.

Melonemelon

Short when context is clear.

Wassermelonensaftwatermelon juice

Drink compound.

How to use Wassermelone in real life

  1. 1Heatwave picnic

    Schneide bitte die Wassermelone in Spalten.

    Please cut the watermelon into wedges.

    Die Wassermelone.

  2. 2Market

    Ist die Wassermelone schon reif?

    Is the watermelon ripe yet?

    Die Wassermelone subject.

  3. 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.

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Choosing fruit for a barbecue

  1. ChatPal

    Nehmen wir eine Wassermelone mit?

    Shall we take a watermelon along?

  2. You

    Ja, eine große Wassermelone reicht für alle.

    Yes, one big watermelon is enough for everyone.

  3. ChatPal

    Die Wassermelone sollte schwer sein.

    The watermelon should feel heavy.

  4. 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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