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plum in German

plum in German is begehrt, Pflaume, Zwetschge — plum means a soft, round stone fruit with smooth skin, ranging from red to deep purple.

plum in German

begehrt
adj
(not comparable) Choice; especially lavish or preferred.
Pflaume
noun
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
Zwetschge
noun
An edible, fleshy stone fruit of Prunus domestica (European plum), often of a dark red or purple colour. [from 8th c.]
Pflaumenbaum
noun
The fruit and its tree.
Pflaume
noun
The fruit and its tree.
Leckerbissen
noun
A desirable or choice thing of its kind; a prize selection; a choice appointment, assignment etc. [from 19th c.]

What does "plum" mean?

  1. noun A soft, round stone fruit with smooth skin, ranging from red to deep purple.
    "She packed a ripe plum in her lunch bag."
  2. noun A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the fruit.
    "She painted the accent wall a rich plum."
  3. adj Especially desirable or valuable, said of a job, role, or opportunity.
    "He landed a plum assignment covering the World Cup."

plum in a sentence

  • She packed a ripe plum in her lunch bag.
  • She painted the accent wall a rich plum.
  • He landed a plum assignment covering the World Cup.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "plum" in German?

"plum" in German is begehrt, Pflaume, Zwetschge. plum means: A soft, round stone fruit with smooth skin, ranging from red to deep purple.

How do you use "plum" in a sentence?

Example: "She packed a ripe plum in her lunch bag." In German, "plum" is begehrt, Pflaume, Zwetschge.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "plum": begehrt, Pflaume, Zwetschge, Pflaumenbaum, Leckerbissen.

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