mandarijn
/ˌmɑn.daːˈrɛi̯n/neuter
The English word "tangerine" translates to Dutch as mandarijn.
The word is used to refer to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word mandarijn is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌmɑn.daːˈrɛi̯n/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The path of the word mandarijn into Dutch involved a chain of four languages, traveling from Sanskrit through Malay and Portuguese before reaching the Netherlands.
- In Dutch, the word mandarijn can be used to describe a person who is a bureaucratic or an official, often implying they are somewhat pedantic.
- Dutch speakers use the word mandarijn for the fruit, but they might use the word sinaasappel for a general orange, which literally translates to 'Chinese apple'.
Examples in context
- Wat is het verschil tussen een tangerine en een mandarijn?What's the difference between a tangerine and a mandarin orange?This sentence is useful for clarifying the distinction between a tangerine and a mandarijn.Tatoeba #9436464 by MarijnKp, translation #8242266 by CK
- Kunt u mij alstublieft een mandarijn geven?Could you please give me a tangerine?
- Mag ik een mandarijntje proeven? Ze zien er zo lekker uit!Can I taste a tangerine? They look so delicious!
- Ken je de appelsienen uit België? Die zijn echt zoet!Do you know the tangerines from Belgium? They are really sweet!
- De mandarijn is erg zoet.The tangerine is very sweet.
- Ik eet graag een mandarijn.I like eating a tangerine.
Example conversation
Sophie is peeling fruit for a snack in the kitchen.
- NoahHeb je een mandarijn voor me?Do you have a tangerine for me?
- SophieJa, hier is een mandarijn, Noah.Yes, here is a tangerine, Noah.
- NoahDank je wel, Sophie.Thank you, Sophie.
- SophieGraag gedaan!You're welcome!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tangerine” translations and entries mandarijn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mandarijn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
