sinaasappelsap
/ˈsi.naː.zɑ.pəlˌsɑp/neuter
The Dutch phrase for orange juice is sinaasappelsap. Wiktionary also lists jus d'orange.
Meaning: juice of squeezed oranges (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sinaasappelsap | /ˈsi.naː.zɑ.pəlˌsɑp/ /ˈsi.nɑ.zɑ.pəlˌsɑp/ |
neuter |
| jus d'orange | /ˌʒy dɔˈrɑnʒ/ /ˌʒy dəˈrɑnʒ/ |
The term refers to the juice of squeezed oranges.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sinaasappelsap is a compound consisting of sinaasappel, meaning orange and sap, meaning juice.
Which one should you use?
sinaasappelsap is the standard Dutch term. In contrast, jus d'orange is a loanword from French used primarily in culinary contexts, such as on restaurant menus.
How does it change in a sentence?
sinaasappelsap is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈsi.naː.zɑ.pəlˌsɑp/.
Did you know?
- The word jus in jus d'orange is borrowed from French, but in general Dutch culinary terms, jus often refers to a brown meat gravy rather than a fruit juice.
- The word sinaasappel shares a deep linguistic history with the English word 'orange', as both were influenced by the Sanskrit word 'nāranga'.
- In Dutch, the word sap can refer to both fruit juice and the biological sap of a tree or plant, making it a more versatile term than 'juice' in English.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van sinaasappelsap.I like orange juice.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for sinaasappelsap.Tatoeba #7459832 by MarijnKp, translation #6532307 by CK
- Ik wil wat sinaasappelsap.I want some orange juice.This sentence shows how to request some sinaasappelsap.Tatoeba #7459837 by MarijnKp, translation #2744939 by sharptoothed
- Wil je wat sinaasappelsap?Would you like some orange juice?This sentence is useful for offering someone some sinaasappelsap.Tatoeba #7459848 by MarijnKp, translation #1886416 by CK
- Mag ik een glas sinaasappelsap alsjeblieft?May I have a glass of orange juice, please?
- Heb je nog sinaasappelsap? / Ja, ik heb nog een beetje.Do you still have orange juice? / Yes, I have a little bit left.
- Zullen we straks sinaasappelsap halen? / Dat klinkt goed. Ik heb wel zin in een glas.Shall we get orange juice later? / That sounds good. I feel like having a glass.
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Example conversation
Lisa and Daan are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- LisaIs er nog sinaasappelsap?Is there any orange juice left?
- DaanJa, het staat in de koelkast.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- LisaZal ik wat voor je inschenken, Daan?Shall I pour some for you, Daan?
- DaanJa, graag, dank je wel.Yes, please, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange juice” translations and entries sinaasappelsap, jus d'orange, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jus, jus d'orange, sinaasappelsap, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
