Ananas
/ˈa.na.nas/feminine
The English word 'pineapple' is translated into German as Ananas.
Ananas refers to the tropical fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Ananas is a feminine noun and uses the definite article die (die Ananas). When referring to more than one pineapple, the plural form remains identical to the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈa.na.nas/.
Did you know?
- The root of Ananas is the Old Tupi word naná, making it one of the few words in the German language with indigenous South American origins.
- German speakers often associate Ananas with the 'Hawaii-Pizza' debate. This specific fruit is the most controversial pizza topping discussed in German culinary culture.
- While English speakers use the word 'apple' in 'pineapple', German uses Ananas, which shares no linguistic root with Apfel.
Examples in context
- Es ist eine Ananas.It's a pineapple.This sentence is useful for identifying a single Ananas.Tatoeba #12379920 by mayabe, translation #3821499 by CK
- Die Ente fraß Ananas.The duck ate pineapple.This sentence shows how Ananas is used with a past tense verb.Tatoeba #12304847 by Yorwba, translation #6440642 by erikinkinen
- Die Ente frisst Ananas.The duck eats pineapple.This sentence shows how Ananas is used with a present tense verb.Tatoeba #7806251 by tiuwiu, translation #6440640 by erikinkinen
- Können Sie mir bitte eine Ananas geben?Can you please give me a pineapple?
- Hey, kannst du mir bitte eine Ananas geben?Hey, can you please give me a pineapple?
- Ich hätte gerne zwei Ananasstücke, bitte!I would like two pineapple slices, please!
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Example conversation
A kitchen where they are preparing fruit for a snack.
- HannahIst die Ananas schon geschnitten?Is the pineapple already sliced?
- MaximilianNein, ich schneide die Ananas jetzt.No, I am cutting the pineapple now.
- HannahSoll ich dir helfen?Should I help you?
- MaximilianJa, das wäre toll, Hannah.Yes, that would be great, Hannah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pineapple” translations and entries Ananas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ananas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
