die Erdbeeren
Translation
strawberries
Examples
Ich esse gerne Erdbeeren mit Sahne.
I like to eat strawberries with cream.
Im Sommer gibt es frische Erdbeeren.
In summer, there are fresh strawberries.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) eat/buy/pick to eat/buy/pick (sth.) Wir pflücken Erdbeeren auf dem Feld.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Other fruits: Apfel (apple), Banane (banana)
Etymology
A compound of 'Erd-' (earth) and 'Beere' (berry). It literally means 'earth-berry', likely because it grows close to the ground.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'berry' that grows on the 'earth' (ground). The name is very descriptive of the plant.