Zitrus
The German word for citrus is Zitrus.
Zitrus refers to the shrub or tree. In German, the word 'Zitrus' is often used as a prefix or part of a compound noun rather than a standalone noun for the plant itself.
Meaning: shrub or tree (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term Zitrusfrucht is the more common way to refer to the fruit produced by these plants. Additionally, Zitrusgewächs is a formal term for citrus that emphasizes they are plants.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for citrus-scented products, you will see the adjective zitronig used more frequently, even if the scent is actually orange or lime.
- In German botany, the word Zitrus is linked to Rutaceae, the family of plants that includes the 'curry tree' as well as citrus fruits.
- Unlike English, where 'citrus' can be an adjective, Zitrus in German almost always functions as a noun or a prefix in a compound noun.
Examples in context
- Zitronen sind Zitrusfrüchte.Lemons are citrus fruits.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Zitrus when describing fruit types.Tatoeba #8639224 by Melang, translation #8935445 by sundown
- Ich liebe Zitrusfrüchte!I love citrus fruits!
- In meinem Garten wachsen verschiedene Zitrusfrüchte.There are different citrus fruits growing in my garden.
- Ich habe gehört, dass Zitrusfrüchte viele Vitamine enthalten.I heard that citrus fruits contain many vitamins.
Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are visiting a plant nursery.
- HannahSchau mal, welcher Zitrus ist der beste?Look, which citrus is the best?
- LukasIch glaube, dieser hier ist sehr gesund.I think this one here is very healthy.
- HannahDann nehmen wir diesen Zitrus für uns.Then we will take this citrus for ourselves.
- LukasDas ist eine gute Entscheidung, Hannah.That is a good decision, Hannah.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
