diese Nüsse
The English phrase "these nuts" is translated into German as diese Nüsse.
This phrase is used to refer to a group of edible seeds or kernels.
Did you know?
- Unlike the English slang phrase 'these nuts', using diese Nüsse in German is almost exclusively literal and does not carry the same vulgar connotation.
- In German, the word Nuss is used in the phrase eine harte Nuss, which describes a person or a problem that is very difficult to deal with.
- The term Nussknacker is not just a tool for 'diese Nüsse' but is also the name of a famous classical ballet by Tchaikovsky.
Examples in context
- Hast du etwas, womit man diese Nüsse knacken kann?Have you got something to crack these nuts?This sentence is useful for asking for a tool to crack diese Nüsse.Tatoeba #2376840 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2258246 by _undertoad
- Diese Nüsse sind von hoher Qualität.These nuts are of high quality.
- Diese Nüsse hier schmecken super!These nuts here taste amazing!
- Guck mal, diese Nüsse da sehen lecker aus!Look, those nuts there look delicious!
- Diese Nüsse schmecken sehr süß.These nuts taste very sweet.
- Ich kaufe diese Nüsse für den Salat.I am buying these nuts for the salad.
Example conversation
Julian and Julia are looking at ingredients in a kitchen.
- JulianSind diese Nüsse hier frisch?Are these nuts here fresh?
- JuliaJa, Julian, sie sind ganz frisch.Yes, Julian, they are very fresh.
- JulianGut, dann nehmen wir diese Nüsse.Good, then we will take these nuts.
- JuliaPerfekt, sie passen gut zu dem Rezept.Perfect, they fit the recipe well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
