Mandel
/ˈmandəl/feminine
The English word almond is translated into German as Mandel.
Mandel refers to the nut itself. If you are specifically referring to the edible kernel of the almond, the word Mandelkern is used.
Meaning: nut (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Mandel is a feminine noun. The plural form is Mandeln.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmandəl/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Mandel is also the common term for 'tonsils' in the throat.
- The German word Mandel is a linguistic doublet of the English anatomical term 'amygdala', which refers to the almond-shaped nucleus in the brain.
Examples in context
- Die Mandelbäume stehen in Blüte.The almond trees are in bloom.This sentence uses Mandel to describe almond trees.Tatoeba #2291661 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2267949 by _undertoad
- Essen Sie jeden Tag eine Mandel!Eat an almond every day.This sentence uses Mandel to suggest eating an almond.Tatoeba #7357444 by manese, translation #7357015 by sabretou
- Wann habt ihr diesen Mandelbaum gepflanzt?When did you plant this almond tree?This sentence uses Mandel as part of the word for an almond tree.Tatoeba #13465421 by mhr, translation #13658558 by araneo
- Entschuldigen Sie, haben Sie Mandeln?Excuse me, do you have almonds?
- Kennst du den Unterschied zwischen Paranüssen und Mandeln?Do you know the difference between Brazil nuts and almonds?
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Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are talking about a cake they are baking.
- JuliaSoll ich eine Mandel in den Teig geben?Should I put an almond in the batter?
- LukasNein, nimm lieber ein paar Mandeln.No, better take a few almonds.
- JuliaIst die Mandel eigentlich gesund?Is the almond actually healthy?
- LukasJa, die Mandel ist sehr gesund.Yes, the almond is very healthy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “almond” translations and entries Mandel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mandel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
