Sardine
/zaʁˈdiːnə/feminine
The English word sardine is Sardine in German.
The word Sardine refers to the fish.
Meaning: fish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is used with the feminine definite article die (die Sardine). The plural form of Sardine is Sardinen.
How do you pronounce it?
/zaʁˈdiːnə/
Did you know?
- While Sardine is the fish, Germans often use the word Sardellen for the small, salted fish used as a topping on pizza or in salads, which are technically anchovies.
- In German, the phrase wie die Sardinen is used to describe people packed tightly into a small space, similar to the English expression 'packed like sardines'.
- The German word Sardine is a loanword from the Italian sardina, which is believed to be named after the island of Sardinia.
Examples in context
- Die Sardine ist sehr klein.The sardine is very small.
- Eine Sardine schwimmt im Meer.A sardine swims in the sea.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are preparing a meal together.
- LukasSoll ich eine Sardine in den Salat geben?Should I put a sardine in the salad?
- HannahJa, das passt sehr gut dazu.Yes, that goes very well with it.
- LukasIch nehme die letzte Sardine aus der Dose.I'll take the last sardine from the can.
- HannahDanke, Lukas, das sieht lecker aus.Thanks, Lukas, that looks delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sardine” translations and entries Sardine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sardine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
