Cranberrysaft
The English phrase "cranberry juice" is translated into German as Cranberrysaft.
Cranberrysaft refers to the unfermented juice made from squeezed cranberries.
Meaning: the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun composed of Cranberry and Saft, which means juice.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cranberrysaft is a masculine noun. Its plural form is Cranberrysäfte. Because it is masculine, it takes the ending -en for the definite article when used as the direct object in a sentence, such as in den Cranberrysaft.
Did you know?
- German pharmacies often recommend Cranberrysaft as a natural remedy for urinary tract infections. It is frequently marketed as a health supplement rather than just a beverage.
- In Germany, you will often find Cranberrysaft sold as a Schorle, which is a mixture of juice and sparkling mineral water.
- While Cranberrysaft is common, you may also see Moosbeersaft on labels. Moosbeere literally translates to 'moss berry' because the plants grow low to the ground in bogs.
Examples in context
- Hast du Cranberrysaft?Do you have cranberry juice?
- Entschuldigen Sie, haben Sie Cranberrysaft?Excuse me, do you have cranberry juice?
- Eine Flasche Cranberrysaft, bitteOne bottle of cranberry juice, please
- Ich trinke gerne Cranberrysaft.I like drinking cranberry juice.
- Möchtest du ein Glas Cranberrysaft?Would you like a glass of cranberry juice?
- Der Cranberrysaft schmeckt sehr sauer.The cranberry juice tastes very sour.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are at a breakfast buffet.
- FelixHannah, möchtest du auch einen Cranberrysaft?Hannah, would you like a cranberry juice too?
- HannahJa bitte, das klingt sehr gut.Yes please, that sounds very good.
- FelixIch hole uns zwei Gläser Cranberrysaft.I will get us two glasses of cranberry juice.
- HannahDanke, Felix, das ist lieb von dir.Thanks, Felix, that is sweet of you.
