Stachelbeere

gooseberry

noun SHTAKH-el-bay-re Less Common

Usage Note

Stachelbeere is feminine and combines Stachel (thorn/prickle) with Beere (berry), reflecting the bush's spines. The tart green or reddish fruit is popular in jams and Kuchen (cakes) across Germany.

Examples

"Aus den sauren Stachelbeeren kochte die Oma eine Marmelade."

Natural Translation

Grandma cooked a jam from the sour gooseberries.

Literal Translation

From the sour gooseberries cooked the grandma a jam.

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