Wacholderbeeren
The English phrase "juniper berries" is translated into German as Wacholderbeeren.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Wacholder (juniper) and Beeren (berries).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Wacholderbeere, while Wacholderbeeren is the plural form used for the spice or the fruit in general.
Did you know?
- In traditional German folk medicine, Wacholder was believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the home. It was common to plant the shrub near the entrance of a house for spiritual security.
- German cuisine uses Wacholderbeeren specifically to flavor Wildgerichte (game dishes) like venison. The strong scent is used to neutralize the 'gamey' smell of the meat.
- Wacholderbeeren are the essential secret ingredient in Sauerkraut when it is prepared in certain regional styles, such as in the Bavarian Alps, to aid digestion.
Examples in context
- Mein Lieblingsessen ist Wildschwein mit Wacholderbeeren.My favorite dish is wild boar with juniper berries.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Wacholderbeeren when discussing a dish.Tatoeba #12089285 by Augustus, translation #11176466 by SunnyMoon
- Ich habe Wacholderbeeren gekauft, um ein leckeres Wildgericht zuzubereiten.I bought juniper berries to prepare a delicious game dish.
- Bitte geben Sie mir 100 Gramm Wacholderbeeren.Please give me 100 grams of juniper berries.
- Wacholderbeeren sind eine wichtige Zutat in der traditionellen deutschen Küche.Juniper berries are an important ingredient in traditional German cuisine.
- Diese Wacholderbeeren riechen sehr intensiv.These juniper berries smell very intense.
- Kauf bitte noch ein Glas Wacholderbeeren.Please buy another jar of juniper berries.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are cooking together in the kitchen.
- HannahLukas, haben wir noch Wacholderbeeren im Schrank?Lukas, do we still have juniper berries in the cupboard?
- LukasIch glaube nicht, schau mal nach.I don't think so, have a look.
- HannahDu hast recht, wir haben keine Wacholderbeeren mehr.You are right, we don't have any juniper berries left.
- LukasDann gehe ich schnell zum Supermarkt.Then I will go to the supermarket quickly.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
