peppermint
die Pfefferminze, die Pfefferminzen
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peppermint
A strongly scented mint plant whose leaves contain menthol. The leaves are used, among other things, for tea, as a seasoning, and as a medicinal remedy.
Im Garten wächst Pfefferminze, deren Blätter wir im Sommer ernten.
Peppermint grows in the garden, and we harvest its leaves in summer.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pfefferminzen |
| genitive | der Pfefferminze |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pfefferminze | die Pfefferminzen |
| accusative | die Pfefferminze | die Pfefferminzen |
| dative | der Pfefferminze | den Pfefferminzen |
| genitive | der Pfefferminze | der Pfefferminzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pfefferminze' (peppermint) is made up of 'Pfeffer' (pepper) and 'Minze' (mint). The component 'Pfeffer' refers to this mint's peppery, spicy taste.
Die Pfefferminze duftet besonders intensiv, wenn man ihre Blätter berührt.
Peppermint has a particularly intense scent when you touch its leaves.
'Pfefferminze' (peppermint) is often used with activities such as 'pflanzen' (to plant), 'anbauen' (to grow), and 'ernten' (to harvest). The phrase 'frische Pfefferminze' (fresh peppermint) is also very common.
Für den Balkon haben wir frische Pfefferminze gepflanzt.
We planted fresh peppermint on the balcony.
