Vocabulary
das
Obst
/oːpst/· noun· Pl. —
fruit
Like Gemüse, Obst is singular: „Das Obst ist frisch.“ — for one piece, name it: ein Apfel, eine Banane.
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Forms
- Singular
- das Obst
- Plural
- —
- Genitiv
- des Obstes
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
Obst
fruit (collective)
Ich esse viel Obst.
I eat a lot of fruit.
Word family
Obstder Obstsalatfruit saladder Obstkuchenfruit tartder Obststandfruit stallder Obstbaumfruit tree
Common combinations
- Obst und Gemüsefruit and vegetables
- frisches Obstfresh fruit
- Obst der Saisonseasonal fruit
Common learner mistakes
- Die Obst sind frisch.Das Obst ist frisch.Obst is a singular, neuter noun — the verb is singular too.
Real examples
- Das Obst ist heute im Angebot.The fruit is on offer today.
- Kinder sollen viel Obst essen.Children should eat plenty of fruit.
- Wo finde ich Obst und Gemüse?Where can I find fruit and vegetables?
