Pfirsich
/ˈp͡fɪʁzɪç/masculine
The German word for peach is Pfirsich.
For example, you might see the phrase Frische Pfirsiche to mean fresh peaches.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Pfirsich is a masculine noun. The plural form is Pfirsiche (or Die Pfirsiche with the definite article). When Pfirsich is used as the direct object of a sentence, it takes the accusative masculine form einen Pfirsich.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpfɪʁzɪç/
Did you know?
- Historically, the word was often linked to the Persian origins of the fruit, which is reflected in its ancient Germanic roots.
- While 'peach' in English can imply a person with a pleasant personality, calling someone a Pfirsich in German does not carry that same idiomatic meaning of being a 'sweet' person.
- In German, the word Pfirsich is used specifically for the fruit, but the related word Pfirsichhaut (peach skin) is often used metaphorically to describe someone with very soft or delicate skin.
Examples in context
- Das ist ein Pfirsich.This is a peach.This sentence is useful for identifying a peach.Tatoeba #7559932 by Luiaard, translation #7152075 by sapphrein
- Tom isst einen Pfirsich.Tom is eating a peach.This sentence is useful for describing someone eating a peach.Tatoeba #8800404 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8743420 by Solana
- Ich werde einen Pfirsich essen.I shall eat a peach.This sentence is useful for expressing a future intention to eat a peach.Tatoeba #5971840 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5971828 by Joutsentaika
- Ich liebe PfirsicheI love peaches
- Pfirsiche sind meine LieblingsfrüchtePeaches are my favorite fruits
- Haben Sie Pfirsiche?Do you have peaches?
- Kann ich Pfirsiche kaufen?Can I buy peaches?
- Ich habe einen frischen Pfirsichkuchen gebackenI baked a fresh peach cake
- Pfirsiche eignen sich hervorragend für ObstsalatePeaches are excellent for fruit salads
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are at a fruit market.
- FelixIst dieser Pfirsich hier frisch?Is this peach fresh?
- LauraJa, er ist sehr reif.Yes, it is very ripe.
- FelixDann nehme ich diesen Pfirsich.Then I will take this peach.
- LauraGute Wahl, Felix.Good choice, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peach” translations and entries Pfirsich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
