Die Frucht
Example: Die Frucht ist süß und schmeckt sehr gut.
Definition
"Die Frucht" refers to the edible product of a plant that contains seeds, generally sweet or sour in taste. It is often consumed fresh and is an important source of nutrients, as in the phrase: The fruit is sweet and tastes very good.
Etymology
The word "die Frucht" comes from Old High German 'fruht,' which means the result or product of growth. Over time, it came to specifically denote the seed-bearing part of a plant, known today as fruit. Did you know that the word is related to the English word 'fruit,' both tracing back to Latin 'fructus'?
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"Die Frucht" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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