Johannisbeere

currant

noun yo-HAN-is-bay-re Less Common

Origin: named for ripening near St John's Day (24 June)

Also means

redcurrant or blackcurrant

Usage Note

Johannisbeere is feminine; the berries are often specified as rote (red), schwarze (black) or weiße (white). They grow in small clusters and are prized for tart juices and jellies.

Examples

"Die schwarzen Johannisbeeren ergeben einen kräftigen Saft."

Natural Translation

The blackcurrants yield a strong juice.

Literal Translation

The black currants yield a strong juice.

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