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eggplant in German

eggplant in German is Aubergine, Eierfrucht, Eierpflanze — eggplant means a vegetable with smooth, glossy purple (or sometimes white) skin, also called an aubergine.

eggplant in German

Aubergine
noun
(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.
Eierfrucht
noun
(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.
Eierpflanze
noun
(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.
Melanzani
noun
(North America, AU, NZ, Philippines) The plant Solanum melongena or its edible fruit; an aubergine.

What does "eggplant" mean?

  1. noun A vegetable with smooth, glossy purple (or sometimes white) skin, also called an aubergine.
    "She sliced the eggplant thin and grilled it with olive oil."
  2. noun A deep purple color, similar to the skin of the vegetable.
    "She painted the bedroom walls a rich eggplant shade."
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eggplant in a sentence

  • She sliced the eggplant thin and grilled it with olive oil.
  • This curry recipe calls for two large eggplants.
  • She painted the bedroom walls a rich eggplant shade.

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What is "eggplant" in German?

"eggplant" in German is Aubergine, Eierfrucht, Eierpflanze. eggplant means: A vegetable with smooth, glossy purple (or sometimes white) skin, also called an aubergine.

How do you use "eggplant" in a sentence?

Example: "She sliced the eggplant thin and grilled it with olive oil." In German, "eggplant" is Aubergine, Eierfrucht, Eierpflanze.

Are there other ways to say "eggplant" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "eggplant": Aubergine, Eierfrucht, Eierpflanze, Melanzani.

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