A very rare, usually poetic or technical description for a taste or smell that is reminiscent of almonds.
example
Der Abgang des Weins war überraschend weich und leicht mandel.
The wine's finish was surprisingly soft and slightly almond-like.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'mandel' (almond-like) is derived directly from the noun 'die Mandel' (almond). It describes a taste or smell that is typical of almonds.
EXAMPLE
Der Likör hat eine süße, leicht mandel Note.
The liqueur has a sweet, slightly almond-like note.
Register and style
The form 'mandel' (almond-like) is very rare and is used almost only in technical language, e.g. in wine tastings, or in poetic language. It is unusual in everyday speech.
EXAMPLE
Der Sommelier beschrieb den Geruch als blumig und mandel.
The sommelier described the smell as floral and almond-like.
Sentence structure and use
This adjective is used predicatively and is not declined. It therefore comes after a verb like 'sein' (to be), 'schmecken' (to taste), or 'riechen' (to smell) and always keeps the form 'mandel' (almond-like).