aardbei
/ˈaːrt.bɛi̯/feminine
The English word 'strawberry' is translated into Dutch as aardbei.
aardbei is a feminine noun used to refer to the accessory fruit known as a strawberry.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
The form aardbeien- is used to indicate a strawberry flavour.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of aardbei is aardbeien, meaning 'strawberries'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable: /ˈaːrt.bɛi̯/.
Did you know?
- Although the word translates literally to 'earth-berry', the fruit does not actually grow inside the ground. The name likely refers to the berry's low-growing habit or the way it sits upon the soil.
- The second half of aardbei comes from the Latin word bacca, meaning 'berry'. While the first half refers to the 'earth', the second half is a linguistic traveler from the Mediterranean.
- The word aard in aardbei is the same root used in aardappel for potato.
Examples in context
- Ik hou van aardbeienijs.I like strawberry ice cream.This sentence shows how to use the form aardbei when talking about ice cream.Tatoeba #7643995 by MarijnKp, translation #1129683 by CK
- Hou je van aardbeienwijn?Do you like strawberry wine?This sentence shows how to use the form aardbei when asking about wine.Tatoeba #9423897 by MarijnKp, translation #9373475 by CK
- Tom had een aardbeienmilkshake.Tom drank a strawberry milkshake.This sentence shows how to use the form aardbei in the context of a milkshake.Tatoeba #7533461 by MarijnKp, translation #6048796 by CK
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lisa and Levi are in a kitchen preparing a dessert.
- LisaIs er nog een aardbei over?Is there one strawberry left?
- LeviNee, de laatste aardbei is al op.No, the last strawberry is already gone.
- LisaZullen we dan nieuwe kopen?Shall we buy new ones then?
- LeviJa, ik ga even naar de winkel.Yes, I am going to the store.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations and entries aardbei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aardbei, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
