die Sorte
Translation
sort, kind, type, variety
Examples
Welche Sorte Käse möchtest du?
Which sort of cheese would you like?
Das ist eine neue Sorte von Apfel.
This is a new variety of apple.
Menschen dieser Sorte mag ich nicht.
I don't like people of that sort.
Grammar Patterns
a sort/kind of sth. ...a kind of... This is a sort of rare wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Art (kind), Typ (type), Gattung (genus)
Etymology
From Latin 'sors' (lot, fate, share), via Old French 'sorte'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'sort'. Think of 'sorting' things into different kinds or 'Sorte'.