Datteln
The English phrase "dates" (referring to the fruit) is translated into German as Datteln.
Datteln refers to the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm tree. In German, the plural form Datteln is the standard way to refer to the noun in a general sense without an article.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Datteln is a plural noun.
Did you know?
- The word Dattel comes from the Greek daktylos, meaning 'finger', because the fruit's shape resembles a fingertip.
- A romantic 'date' is not called Datteln in German, but is typically referred to as Date using the English loanword.
- While English uses 'date' to mean a specific day on a calendar, the German equivalent is Datum, which comes from the Latin 'datum' meaning 'given'.
Examples in context
- Diese Datteln schmecken so gut.These dates taste so good.This sentence is useful for expressing how much someone enjoys the taste of Datteln.Tatoeba #12481568 by Waldelfe, translation #9953923 by Amastan
- Tom isst jeden Tag drei Datteln.Tom eats three dates a day.This sentence is useful for describing a daily habit involving the consumption of Datteln.Tatoeba #9748876 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9360391 by DJ_Saidez
- Datteln stärken das Immunsystem.Dates will give you a stronger immune system.This sentence is useful for noting a health benefit associated with Datteln.Tatoeba #12777092 by Waldelfe, translation #9360357 by Amastan
- Heute ist der 3. Juli 2022.Today is the 3rd of July, 2022.
- Heute ist der 3. Juli.Today is the 3rd of July
- Es ist der 13. Januar 2023.It is the 13th of January, 2023
- Heute ist der 5. März.Today is the 5th of March
- Wir treffen uns am 20. November.We're meeting on the 20th of November
- Unser Jahrestag ist der 1. Juli.Our anniversary is on the 1st of July
- Nächsten Monat ist der 28. Dezember.Next month is the 28th of December
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are shopping at a local market.
- FelixSollen wir diese Datteln kaufen?Should we buy these dates?
- HannahJa, sie sehen sehr frisch aus.Yes, they look very fresh.
- FelixIch liebe süße Datteln zum Frühstück.I love sweet dates for breakfast.
- HannahDas klingt nach einer guten Idee.That sounds like a good idea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
