Pfirsiche
The German word for peaches is Pfirsiche.
Pfirsiche is the plural name for the round, juicy stone fruits with fuzzy skin. If you need to refer specifically to flat peaches, the term Weinbergpfirsiche is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Pfirsiche is the plural form. For the singular genitive form, such as when saying "of the peach", use des Pfirsichs.
Did you know?
- The German word Pfirsich is one of several fruit names that underwent a 'Persian' linguistic drift, much like how 'Persia' became the root for other European fruit names.
- While English uses 'peach' in the phrase 'everything is peachy', German has no such idiomatic expression using Pfirsich to mean 'wonderful'.
- The specific variety of flat peaches is called Weinbergpfirsiche, which translates literally to 'vineyard peaches'.
Examples in context
- Gib mir ein Kilo Pfirsiche.Give me a kilogram of peaches.This sentence shows how to request a specific weight of Pfirsiche.Tatoeba #8825855 by Yorwba, translation #8860547 by iiujik
- Willst du Äpfel oder Pfirsiche?Do you want apples or peaches?This sentence demonstrates how to use Pfirsiche when offering a choice between fruits.Tatoeba #8825853 by Yorwba, translation #10657446 by sundown
- Pfirsiche sind größer als Aprikosen.Peaches are larger than apricots.This sentence illustrates a comparison using Pfirsiche.Tatoeba #6760123 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6254679 by CK
- Ich genieße einen frischen Pfirsich.I am enjoying a fresh peach.
- Ich liebe die saftigen Weinbergpfirsiche.I love the juicy flat peaches.
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Example conversation
At a local farmer's market.
- JuliaSind diese Pfirsiche sehr süß?Are these peaches very sweet?
- LukasJa, die Pfirsiche hier sind hervorragend.Yes, the peaches here are excellent.
- JuliaIch nehme dann diese Pfirsiche.Then I will take these peaches.
- LukasSehr gerne, Julia.You're very welcome, Julia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
