Limette
/liˈmɛ.tə/feminine
In German, the English word 'lime' can be translated as Limette or Limone.
Meaning: green citrus fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Limette | /liˈmɛ.tə/ | feminine |
| Limone | feminine |
Both words refer to the green citrus fruit. To describe something containing lime or lime juice, use the prefix Limetten-. To describe something having the aroma or taste of lime, you can use mit Limettenaroma or mit Limettengeschmack.
Which one should you use?
Limette and Limone are both feminine nouns used to mean lime.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Limette is a feminine noun. Its plural form is Limetten. When you use the word as a prefix to form compound nouns, such as 'lime juice' or 'lime zest', the 'e' at the end of the word is dropped to form Limetten-.
How do you pronounce it?
The word Limette has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /liˈmɛ.tə/.
Did you know?
- While Limone is used for 'lime' in some contexts, it is more commonly used across Germany to refer to a standard 'lemon'. This can lead to confusion when ordering drinks or reading recipes.
- In German, the word Limo is a very common shorthand for Limonade. While it sounds like it refers to a lime drink, it actually refers to any generic sparkling fruit soda regardless of the citrus used.
- In German, 'Limette' is strictly a fruit, whereas the English word 'lime' is also used to describe a white mineral used in construction.
Examples in context
- Etwas Dill und Limettenschale auf den Lachs geben.Put some dill and lime zest on the salmon.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the word Limette in the context of food preparation.Tatoeba #12472486 by Yorwba, translation #6614591 by Eccles17
- Den Saft einer halben Limone und einen Teelöffel braunen Zucker dazugeben.Add the juice of half a lime and a teaspoonful of demerara sugar.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the word Limone when discussing juice.Tatoeba #10665817 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10329914 by sundown
- Hast du eine Limette für meinen Cocktail?Do you have a lime for my cocktail?
- Die Limette ist sehr sauer.The lime is very sour.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are preparing drinks in the kitchen.
- LukasHast du eine frische Limette für den Tee?Do you have a fresh lime for the tea?
- SarahJa, sie liegt in der Schale.Yes, it is lying in the bowl.
- LukasSuper, schneide sie bitte auf.Great, please cut it up.
- SarahMache ich sofort, Lukas.I'll do it right away, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lime” translations and entries Limette, Limone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
