sinaasappel
/ˈsinaːsˌɑpəl/
The Dutch phrase for "orange fruit" is sinaasappel.
sinaasappel refers to a round citrus fruit with a bright orange skin and sweet or tart flesh.
Which one should you use?
While sinaasappel refers specifically to the fruit, the word oranje refers to the color orange.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sinaasappel is sinaasappels.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsinaːsˌɑpəl/
Did you know?
- The word sinaasappel literally translates to 'China apple' because it was believed to originate from China.
- While sinaasappel is the fruit, the color 'orange' is oranje, which is named after the Dutch Royal House of Orange-Nassau.
- The word sinaasappel only became common in the late 1600s, reflecting when the fruit became more widely available in the Netherlands.
Examples in context
- Ik houd van een sappige sinaasappel.I love a juicy orange.
- Kunt u me vertellen waar ik verse sinaasappels kan vinden?Could you tell me where I can find fresh oranges?
- Mag ik een sinaasappel als toetje?May I have an orange for dessert?
- Heb je nog een sappige appelsien?Do you have another juicy orange?
- Waar kan ik hier lekkere appelsienen kopen?Where can I buy delicious oranges around here?
- Ik wil graag een sinaasappel eten.I would like to eat an orange.
- Is deze sinaasappel zoet?Is this orange sweet?
- Er ligt een sinaasappel op tafel.There is an orange on the table.
Example conversation
Noah and Emma are in the kitchen in the morning.
- NoahHeb je een sinaasappel voor mij?Do you have an orange for me?
- EmmaJa, hij ligt in de fruitmand.Yes, it is in the fruit basket.
- NoahDank je, Emma.Thank you, Emma.
- EmmaGraag gedaan, Noah.You're welcome, Noah.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sinaasappel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sinaasappel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
