frisch
Translation
fresh, new, cool, crisp
Examples
Ich esse gerne frisches Obst.
I like to eat fresh fruit.
Ich brauche frische Luft.
I need some fresh air.
Er hat eine frische Idee.
He has a fresh idea.
Die Wäsche ist frisch gewaschen.
The laundry is freshly washed.
Grammar Patterns
frisch + Noun fresh ... A fresh wind is blowing.
sein + frisch to be fresh The milk is still fresh.
Similar Words
Synonyms: neu (new), kühl (cool); Antonyms: alt (old), verdorben (spoiled), fade (stale)
Etymology
From Old High German 'frisc', related to the English word 'fresh'.
Memory Tips
The sound is very similar to its English equivalent 'fresh', making it easy to remember. Think of a 'fresh' start or a 'fresh' piece of fruit.