How to Say "Grape" in German - How To Say Guide

Weintraube

/ˈvaɪ̯ntʁaʊ̯bə/feminine

The English word grape is translated into German as Weintraube. Wiktionary also lists Traube and Weinbeere.

Meaning: fruit (noun)

Ways to say it

You can also use the compound word Traubensaft to mean grape juice, which combines Traube (grape) and Saft (juice).

The word Weintraube is a compound of Wein (wine) and Traube (grape or cluster). Literally, it translates to "wine grape".

While Traube can mean a single grape, it more often refers to a cluster of grapes or a bunch.

Weinbeere is a regional, dialectal or archaic form.

The plural form of Weintraube is Weintrauben. All forms of these words are feminine.

/ˈvaɪ̯ntʁaʊ̯bə/

Because Traube can mean a 'cluster', using it in other contexts can refer to a 'bunch' of flowers or even a 'cluster' of data in technical German.
The word Weinbeere is a direct relative of the English word 'wineberry', both descending from the same Proto-Germanic roots.

Ivo sah die Traube.
Ivo saw the grape.
This sentence shows how to use Traube to mean the grape.
Tatoeba #1285839 by Esperantostern, translation #417804 by brauliobezerra
Das ist kein Wein, sondern Traubensaft.
That's not wine. It's grape juice.
This sentence demonstrates the use of Traube in the compound word Traubensaft.
Tatoeba #4887252 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9999808 by CK
Das ist kein Wein, sondern nur Traubensaft.
That's not wine. It's only grape juice.
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Die Traube ist eine beliebte Frucht auf der ganzen Welt.
The grape is a popular fruit all around the world.
Wo hast du diese Weintrauben gekauft?
Where did you buy these wine grapes?
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Julian and Laura are eating fruit in the kitchen.

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