Orangensaft
/oˈʁãːʒənˌzaft/masculine
The German phrase for orange juice is Orangensaft. Wiktionary also lists O-Saft.
Meaning: juice of squeezed oranges (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Orangensaft | /oˈʁãːʒənˌzaft/ /ɔˈʀãːʃn̩ˌsɑft/ |
masculine |
| O-Saft | /ˈoːzaft/ | colloquial, masculine |
Orangensaft refers to the juice of squeezed oranges.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Orangen (oranges) and Saft (juice).
Which one should you use?
Orangensaft is the standard term, while O-Saft is a shortened, colloquial version.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Orangensaft is the standard term for orange juice. O-Saft is a colloquial abbreviation used in casual conversation among friends and family.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Orangensaft takes the accusative ending -en in the direct object position, such as in den Orangensaft.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈʁãːʒənˌzaft/
Did you know?
- The word Saft is used in German slang to describe a person who is clumsy or foolish, as in du Saftkopf.
- If you see the word Schorle on a menu next to a juice, it means the juice has been mixed with sparkling mineral water. This is a very popular way to drink juices in Germany.
- In German, Saft can be used as a metaphor for energy or power, such as when someone says their phone battery has no more Saft.
Examples in context
- Tom bot mir Orangensaft an.Tom offered me some orange juice.This sentence shows how to use Orangensaft when someone offers you a drink.Tatoeba #10061264 by wolfgangth, translation #5849324 by CK
- Ich mag keinen Orangensaft.I don't like orange juice.This sentence uses Orangensaft to express a preference.Tatoeba #10061305 by wolfgangth, translation #6531672 by CK
- Möchtest du noch Orangensaft?Do you want some more orange juice?This sentence uses Orangensaft to offer more of a drink.Tatoeba #12711934 by Waldelfe, translation #12186299 by CK
- Entschuldigen Sie, könnten Sie mir bitte einen Orangensaft geben?Excuse me, could you please give me an orange juice?
- Hast du noch etwas O-Saft übrig?Do you have any orange juice left?
- 54 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a breakfast table in the morning.
- LauraMöchtest du auch etwas Orangensaft, Maximilian?Would you like some orange juice too, Maximilian?
- MaximilianJa, gerne. Ist der Orangensaft kalt?Yes, please. Is the orange juice cold?
- LauraJa, er kommt direkt aus dem Kühlschrank.Yes, it comes straight from the fridge.
- MaximilianDanke, Laura. Das schmeckt gut.Thanks, Laura. That tastes good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange juice” translations and entries Orangensaft, O-Saft, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
