gooseberry in German
gooseberry in German is Stachelbeere, fünftes Rad am Wagen — 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 German
Stachelbeere
A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
fünftes Rad am Wagen
(chiefly, British) An additional person who is neither necessary nor wanted in a given situation.
What does "gooseberry" mean?
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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."
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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 German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "gooseberry" in German?
"gooseberry" in German is Stachelbeere, fünftes Rad am Wagen. 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 German, "gooseberry" is Stachelbeere, fünftes Rad am Wagen.
Are there other ways to say "gooseberry" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "gooseberry": Stachelbeere, fünftes Rad am Wagen.
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