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gooseberry in Afrikaans

gooseberry in Afrikaans is appelliefie — gooseberry means a small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.

gooseberry in Afrikaans

appelliefie
noun
fruit

What does "gooseberry" mean?

  1. noun A small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.
    "Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp."
  2. noun (informal, British) A third person who unwantedly tags along with a couple.
    "I felt like a total gooseberry sitting between them on the date."

gooseberry in a sentence

  • Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp.
  • The hedgerow was thick with wild gooseberry bushes.
  • I felt like a total gooseberry sitting between them on the date.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gooseberry" in Afrikaans?

"gooseberry" in Afrikaans is appelliefie. gooseberry means: A small, tart, round green (or sometimes red) berry that grows on a spiny shrub, used in pies, jams, and fools.

How do you use "gooseberry" in a sentence?

Example: "Gran's gooseberry crumble is famously sharp." In Afrikaans, "gooseberry" is appelliefie.

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