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lemon
A citrus fruit that is very similar to a lemon. In German, the term is often used synonymously with Zitrone (lemon) or to refer to a specific, usually larger and milder variety.
Für den Drink nehme ich lieber eine Lemon statt einer Limette.
For the drink, I prefer to use a lemon instead of a lime.
lemon
A color shade that corresponds to the bright yellow of a lemon peel.
Die Wände ihres Zimmers sind in einem frischen Lemon gestrichen.
The walls of her room are painted in a fresh lemon shade.
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In slang, especially in the Anglo-American world, a product of very poor quality that constantly needs to be repaired, especially a car. This meaning is rare in German and is usually only used by people familiar with it.
Das gebrauchte Auto entpuppte sich als totale Lemon und war mehr in der Werkstatt als auf der Straße.
The used car turned out to be a total lemon and spent more time in the shop than on the road.
Careful: In English, 'lemon' is the standard word for the fruit. In German, 'die Lemon' is known, but it is often perceived as a modern or special variant and is not the usual word in all contexts.
Dieses Mineralwasser gibt es jetzt auch mit einem Hauch von Lemon.
This mineral water is now also available with a hint of lemon.
The word 'Lemon' is often used in German in marketing, advertising, or gastronomy to sound modern or international. It is especially common on drinks menus.
Ich hätte gerne einen Eistee mit frischer Lemon.
I would like an iced tea with fresh lemon.
This meaning borrowed from English is very rare in German. You recognize it almost only in the context of products that do not work, typically used cars.
Mein neues Handy war eine echte Lemon und musste dreimal repariert werden.
My new phone was a real lemon and had to be repaired three times.
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Both words can refer to the yellow, sour citrus fruit. “Zitrone” is the usual German term, while “Lemon” is used less often and can also refer to a specific, usually larger and milder variety. In everyday situations, “Zitrone” is therefore the safer choice.
Für den Salat verwendete der Koch eine milde Lemon.
The chef used a mild lemon in the salad.
Für den Tee presste sie eine frische Zitrone aus.
She squeezed a fresh lemon into the tea.
