Here is a list of common fruits and vegetables in German. Each noun is singular and includes the plural form, along with the English translation.
Fruits
Fruits are called Obst in German. Most fruit nouns are masculine or feminine, and the plural is usually formed by adding -e, -en, or changing the vowel.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Apfel | die Äpfel | apple | apples |
| die Banane | die Bananen | banana | bananas |
| die Orange | die Orangen | orange | oranges |
| die Erdbeere | die Erdbeeren | strawberry | strawberries |
| die Traube | die Trauben | grape | grapes |
| die Zitrone | die Zitronen | lemon | lemons |
| die Himbeere | die Himbeeren | raspberry | raspberries |
| die Kirsche | die Kirschen | cherry | cherries |
| die Melone | die Melonen | melon | melons |
| die Ananas | die Ananas (pl. unverändert) | pineapple | pineapples |
Additional Fruits
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Mango | die Mangos | mango | mangos |
| die Kiwi | die Kiwis | kiwi | kiwis |
| die Papaya | die Papayas | papaya | papayas |
| der Pfirsich | die Pfirsiche | peach | peaches |
| die Blaubeere | die Blaubeeren | blueberry | blueberries |
Vegetables
Vegetables are called Gemüse in German. Most vegetable nouns are feminine or masculine, and plurals usually end in -e, -en, or -n.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Karotte / Möhre | die Karotten / Möhren | carrot | carrots |
| die Tomate | die Tomaten | tomato | tomatoes |
| die Gurke | die Gurken | cucumber | cucumbers |
| der Salat | die Salate | lettuce / salad | lettuces / salads |
| die Zwiebel | die Zwiebeln | onion | onions |
| der Kartoffel | die Kartoffeln | potato | potatoes |
| der Kohl | die Kohle | cabbage | cabbages |
| der Brokkoli | die Brokkolis | broccoli | broccolis |
| der Spinat | (Singular wird meist verwendet) | spinach | spinach |
| der Mais | (Singular wird meist verwendet) | corn | corn |
Additional Vegetables
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Kürbis | die Kürbisse | pumpkin | pumpkins |
| die Erbse | die Erbsen | pea | peas |
| der Spargel | die Spargel | asparagus | asparaguses |
| die Paprika | die Paprikas | bell pepper | bell peppers |
| der Pilz | die Pilze | mushroom | mushrooms |
potato / potato / potatoes / potato
- Die Kartoffel ist groß.
- Die Kartoffeln sind groß.
'Kartoffel' means 'potato' (feminine). Plural is 'Kartoffeln' by adding -n. Singular verb is 'ist', plural is 'sind'. Use 'die' for singular and plural.
tomato / tomato / tomatoes / tomato
- Die Tomate ist rot.
- Die Tomaten sind rot.
'Tomate' means 'tomato' (feminine). Plural is 'Tomaten' by adding -n. Singular verb is 'ist', plural is 'sind'. Article is 'die' for both singular and plural.
Summary
- Fruits = Obst
- Vegetables = Gemüse
- Plurals are irregular but follow common patterns: -e, -en, vowel change
- Most nouns are preceded by der (masculine) or die (feminine)
Use this chart to build your German vocabulary for talking about fruits and vegetables!
Flashcards (1 of 30)
- English Singular: apple
- English Plural: apples
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
