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' meaning 'lot, fate, share', through Old French 'sorte'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'sort'. Imagine sorting fruit into different 'Sorte' (varieties).