die Tomate, -n

Meaning and Usage

"Die Tomate" in German refers to the tomato, a red or yellowish fruit with a juicy pulp, used as a vegetable in cooking.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Tomate" is a feminine noun in German. It does not have a prefix or suffix and its etymology traces back to the Spanish word "tomate."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Tomate" in German is similar to its English counterpart "tomato," albeit with a slight difference in pronunciation.

Cultural Context

Tomatoes are widely used in German cuisine, particularly in salads, sauces, and various dishes.

Example Sentences

1. Die Tomate ist rot. (The tomato is red.)
2. Ich kaufe ein Pfund Tomaten. (I am buying a pound of tomatoes.)

Memory Tips

Associate "die Tomate" with the English word "tomato" and visualize a ripe red tomato to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

• die Gurke (cucumber)
• der Salat (salad)
• das Gemüse (vegetable)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: feminine Plural: die Tomaten

Conjugation (for verbs)

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