noun
die Zitrone, -n
lemon
Eine gelbe Frucht, die sauer schmeckt und oft für Getränke, Kuchen oder zum Würzen benutzt wird.
The German word "Zitrone" is a noun meaning "lemon".
- It is not a compound, so no smaller words within it are used here.
- It refers to the citrus fruit known for its sour taste.
Similar words:
- Limette (lime)
- Orange (orange)
- Grapefruit (grapefruit)
Differences:
- While "Limette," "Orange," and "Grapefruit" are also citrus fruits, "Zitrone" specifically refers to lemons, which are typically more sour and bright yellow. Limetten/limes are smaller and green, oranges are sweet and orange-colored, and grapefruits are larger and more bitter.
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Examples
Er presst eine Zitrone aus.noun
He squeezes a lemon.
Im Supermarkt kaufe ich eine Zitrone.noun
In the supermarket I buy a lemon.
Die Zitronen sind heute sehr sauer.noun
The lemons are very sour today.
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