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fruchtig
fruity
Tasting or smelling like fruit.
example
Das neue Duschgel riecht sehr fruchtig nach Mango und Papaya.
The new shower gel smells very fruity, like mango and papaya.
fruchtig
fruity
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective 'fruchtig' (fruity) is derived from the noun 'die Frucht' (the fruit). The ending '-ig' is often used to form adjectives that describe a quality, as in 'saftig' (juicy) from 'Saft' (juice).
EXAMPLE
Ich mag diesen Joghurt, weil er so schön fruchtig ist.
I like this yogurt because it is so nicely fruity.
Typical collocations
'Fruchtig' (fruity) is often used to describe the taste or smell of drinks and foods. Common combinations are 'fruchtiger Wein' (fruity wine), 'fruchtiges Dessert' (fruity dessert), or 'fruchtige Note' (fruity note).
EXAMPLE
Dieser Weißwein hat eine angenehm fruchtige Note.
This white wine has a pleasantly fruity note.
Use with verbs
The word is very often combined with verbs of sensory perception, especially 'schmecken' (to taste), 'riechen' (to smell), and 'duften' (to smell fragrant).
EXAMPLE
Die Soße schmeckt herrlich fruchtig und passt gut zum Fleisch.
The sauce tastes wonderfully fruity and goes well with the meat.
Compare with
fruchtig vs frisch
fresh
'frisch' and 'fruchtig' can both be used with food and drinks, but they do not mean the same thing. 'frisch' says that something is not old and has just been prepared, harvested, or bought. 'fruchtig' describes the taste or smell: it tastes or smells like fruit. You might confuse the words because fresh fruit often also tastes fruity. But freshly baked bread is not fruity, and a candy can taste fruity without being fresh.
fruchtig
Der Tee schmeckt fruchtig, weil darin Apfel und Beeren sind.
The tea tastes fruity because it contains apple and berries.
frisch
Vor dem Termin habe ich noch frische Brötchen vom Bäcker geholt.
Before the appointment, I picked up some fresh rolls from the bakery.
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