Der Apfel
Example: Der Apfel ist rot und schmeckt sehr süß.
Definition
"Der Apfel" is a noun in German that refers to the fruit known as an apple. It typically describes a round, edible fruit with a smooth skin that can be red, green, or yellow, commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.
Etymology
The word "der Apfel" comes from Old High German 'apful,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*ap(a)laz.' This root is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as English 'apple.' Did you know that the word has been used for centuries to describe this popular fruit that has significant cultural and symbolic importance?
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"Der Apfel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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