Category: Food & DrinkPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Æble
/Æble/Roman
English meaning: Apple
Definition
A round fruit with red or green skin.
Example
“Dette æble er sødt og godt.”
In English: “This apple is sweet and tasty.”
Another example: “Hun tager et æble med i skole.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neuter noun meaning 'apple', a common everyday fruit. Plural 'æbler'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'æble' comes from Old Norse 'epli', which is related to Proto-Germanic '*aplaz'. This term has been consistently used to refer to apples throughout its history, reflecting the fruit's importance in Danish culture.
Common Collocations
- et rødt æble
- et grønt æble
- spise et æble
- et surt æble
- æble og pære
Word Forms
et æble, æblet, æbler, æblerne
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