die Aubergine
eggplant
A usually dark purple, elongated or round fruit that is eaten and cooked as a vegetable.
EXAMPLE
Für das Ratatouille habe ich eine Aubergine in Würfel geschnitten.
For the ratatouille, I cut an eggplant into cubes.
die Aubergine
eggplant
die Aubergine, die Auberginen
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Aubergine, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (die)
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Auberginen |
| genitive | der Aubergine |
The four cases (die)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Aubergine | die Auberginen |
| accusative | die Aubergine | die Auberginen |
| dative | der Aubergine | den Auberginen |
| genitive | der Aubergine | der Auberginen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (das)
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Aubergine |
The four cases (das)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Aubergine | – |
| accusative | das Aubergine | – |
| dative | dem Aubergine | – |
| genitive | des Aubergine | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Typical preparation
'Aubergine' (eggplant) is often used with verbs such as 'schneiden' (to cut), 'braten' (to fry), 'grillen' (to grill), and 'füllen' (to stuff) when cooking. These verbs describe typical preparation steps.
EXAMPLE
Für das Abendessen grille ich eine Aubergine mit etwas Olivenöl.
For dinner, I am grilling an eggplant with a little olive oil.
Typical dishes
'Aubergine' (eggplant) often appears in the names and descriptions of Mediterranean dishes, for example ratatouille, moussaka, or aubergine purée.
EXAMPLE
Die Aubergine gibt der Moussaka einen kräftigen Geschmack.
The eggplant gives the moussaka a rich flavor.
Flavor and consistency
In recipes, 'Aubergine' (eggplant) is often described in terms of its soft texture after cooking and its mild flavor. Typical collocations include 'weiche Aubergine' (soft eggplant), 'gebratene Aubergine' (fried eggplant), and 'gefüllte Aubergine' (stuffed eggplant).
EXAMPLE
Die gebratene Aubergine wird durch Knoblauch und Kräuter besonders aromatisch.
The fried eggplant becomes especially flavorful with garlic and herbs.
In real life
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