Wassermelone
/ˈvasɐmeˌloːnə/feminine
The German word for watermelon is Wassermelone.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Wassermelone is a feminine noun, meaning it uses the definite article die in the singular. To express more than one, the plural form is Wassermelonen.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈvasɐmeˌloːnə/
Did you know?
- While Wassermelone refers specifically to the watery fruit, the word Melone alone is frequently used in German to describe a bowler hat.
- The word 'Melone' in 'Wassermelone' shares an ancestor with the English word 'melon', both tracing back to the Greek 'mēlon', which originally meant any kind of fruit or berry.
- Because Wassermelone is a compound noun, the gender of the entire word is determined solely by the second part, Melone, which is feminine.
Examples in context
- Ich esse eine Wassermelone.I am eating a watermelon.This sentence is useful for practicing the singular form Wassermelone in a sentence about eating.Tatoeba #8320700 by MisterTrouser, translation #8826929 by francaisr0wlet
- Das ist eine Art Wassermelone.This is a kind of watermelon.This sentence shows how to use Wassermelone when describing a variety of the fruit.Tatoeba #742644 by Manfredo, translation #55566 by CK
- Maria trägt eine Wassermelone.Mary is carrying a watermelon.This sentence demonstrates the use of the singular form Wassermelone in the context of carrying an object.Tatoeba #1695293 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1397715 by Spamster
- Ich möchte eine Wassermelone kaufen.I would like to buy a watermelon.
- Der Saft der Wassermelone schmeckt erfrischend.The juice of the watermelon tastes refreshing.
- Hast du eine Wassermelone gegessen?Did you eat a watermelon?
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Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are at a summer picnic.
- SarahDie Wassermelone ist sehr erfrischend.The watermelon is very refreshing.
- MaximilianJa, sie schmeckt wirklich gut.Yes, it tastes really good.
- SarahMöchtest du noch ein Stück Wassermelone?Would you like another piece of watermelon?
- MaximilianNein danke, ich bin satt.No thanks, I am full.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watermelon” translations and entries Wassermelone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Wassermelone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
