Pflaumensaft
Prune juice in German is Pflaumensaft.
This phrase refers to a beverage made from the juice of dried plums.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Pflaumensaft is Pflaumensäfte.
Did you know?
- The word Pflaume is used in German slang to describe a 'failure' or a 'flop', so calling a performance a Pflaume means it was a disaster.
- While Pflaumensaft is the standard term, you may see the word Zwetschkensaft on labels, as the Zwetschge is a specific oval plum common in Central Europe.
- In German culture, Pflaumensaft is often associated with Hausmittel or home remedies, specifically for aiding digestion, rather than being a common breakfast drink.
Examples in context
- Kannst du bitte etwas Pflaumensaft mitbringen?Could you please bring some prune juice?
- Möchtest du ein Glas Pflaumensaft?Would you like a glass of prune juice?
- Pflaumensaft ist sehr gesund.Prune juice is very healthy.
- Ich kaufe heute Pflaumensaft im Supermarkt.I am buying prune juice at the supermarket today.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are in the kitchen in the morning.
- HannahFelix, möchtest du Pflaumensaft trinken?Felix, would you like to drink some prune juice?
- FelixJa, gerne, Hannah.Yes, please, Hannah.
- HannahHier ist dein Glas.Here is your glass.
- FelixVielen Dank!Thank you very much!
