Mandarine
feminine
The German word for tangerine is Mandarine.
Mandarine refers to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Mandarine is a feminine noun.
When do people say it?
In Germany, tangerines are a fruit commonly enjoyed during the Christmas season.
Did you know?
- The word Mandarine shares its spelling and origin with the noun for a high-ranking official in historical China.
- In German, the adjective mandarinrot describes a specific vibrant shade of orange based on the fruit.
- The consumption of Mandarinen is so closely tied to December in Germany that the scent is often associated with the holiday season rather than just the fruit.
Examples in context
- Er wird eine Mandarine nehmen.He will take a tangerine.This sentence shows how to use Mandarine in the context of taking a fruit.Tatoeba #11938355 by Naina, translation #11938057 by LdjuherTaqvaylit
- Ich möchte Mandarinen zum Nachtisch.I would like tangerines for dessert.
- Haben Sie Mandarinen?Do you have tangerines?
- Die Mandarine ist sehr süß.The tangerine is very sweet.
- Ich kaufe eine Mandarine.I am buying a tangerine.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are in the kitchen during a snack break.
- FelixHast du eine Mandarine für mich?Do you have a tangerine for me?
- SarahJa, hier ist eine Mandarine, Felix.Yes, here is a tangerine, Felix.
- FelixDanke, sie sieht gut aus.Thanks, it looks good.
- SarahLass sie dir schmecken!Enjoy it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tangerine” translations and entries Mandarine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
