Moosbeere

cranberry

noun MOHS-bay-reh Rare

Usage Note

Moosbeere is the German term for the American cranberry, used in juices, sauces, and dried snacks. It is less common in traditional German cooking than Preiselbeere but increasingly popular in health food contexts.

Examples

"Getrocknete Moosbeeren schmecken gut im Müsli."

Natural Translation

Dried cranberries taste good in muesli.

Literal Translation

Dried cranberries taste good in muesli.

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