Papaya

papaya

noun pah-PAH-yah Rare

Origin: from Spanish papaya, from Carib

Usage Note

Papaya is feminine: die Papaya. Available in German supermarkets; often sold unripe and left to ripen at home. Used in smoothies, with lime juice, in Asian salads like grüne Papaya, and as a digestive aid.

Examples

"Papaya mit einem Spritzer Limette ist ein erfrischendes Frühstück."

Natural Translation

Papaya with a squeeze of lime is a refreshing breakfast.

Literal Translation

Papaya with a splash of lime is a refreshing breakfast.

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