How to Say "Peanut" in German

Erdnuss

/ˈeːɐ̯tnʊs/feminine

The English word peanut is translated into German as Erdnuss.

Erdnuss refers to a legume that resembles a nut. You can also use the term Erdnussbutter to say peanut butter.

Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word Erdnuss is a compound of Erde (earth) and Nuss (nut), literally meaning earth nut.

Erdnuss is a feminine noun and is accompanied by the article die. The plural form of the word is Erdnüsse.

/ˈeːɐ̯tnʊs/

The German word Erdnuss shares a structural logic with Erdapfel, a regional name for the potato in Southern Germany and Austria.
In certain German culinary contexts, specifically when discussing allergens, 'Erdnuss' is categorized separately from 'Schalenfrüchte' (shell fruits/tree nuts) to prevent life-threatening mistakes.
German has a specific word Erdnussknacker for a tool used to crack peanuts, though these are less common now than they were in the early 20th century.

Tom aß ein Erdnussbutterbrot.
Tom ate a peanut butter sandwich.
This sentence is useful for seeing Erdnuss used in the context of peanut butter.
Tatoeba #8035814 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6608779 by Hybrid
Du magst Erdnussbutter, oder?
You like peanut butter, don't you?
Tatoeba #8726980 by Melang, translation #4011642 by CK
Die Erdnußbutter ist im Angebot.
Peanut butter is on sale.
This sentence is useful for seeing the term Erdnuss in a sentence regarding peanut butter.
Tatoeba #12445984 by Waldelfe, translation #9073836 by CK
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Sarah and Maximilian are sharing a snack at a park.

Sarah

Willst du eine Erdnuss probieren?
Do you want to try a peanut?
Maximilian

Ja, danke, Sarah.
Yes, thanks, Sarah.
Sarah

Die Erdnuss schmeckt sehr salzig.
The peanut tastes very salty.
Maximilian

Das stimmt, Maximilian findet das gut.
That's true, Maximilian likes that.

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