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die Rebsorte
grape variety
A specific type or variety of wine grape, used especially for making wine.
example
Der Riesling ist eine bekannte deutsche Rebsorte.
Riesling is a well-known German grape variety.
die Rebsorte
grape variety
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Meanings
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Compound word
'Rebsorte' (grape variety) is a compound noun made up of 'die Rebe' (grapevine) and 'die Sorte' (type, variety). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two words.
EXAMPLE
Jede Weinregion ist für bestimmte Rebsorten bekannt.
Every wine region is known for certain grape varieties.
Typical collocations
Common adjectives are 'rote Rebsorte' (red grape variety) or 'weiße Rebsorte' (white grape variety). Typical verbs in connection with winegrowing are 'eine Rebsorte anbauen' (to grow a grape variety) or 'eine Rebsorte keltern' (to process a grape variety into wine).
EXAMPLE
Dieser Winzer baut vor allem alte, regionale Rebsorten an.
This winemaker mainly grows old, regional grape varieties.
Specialized context
This word primarily belongs to the specialized vocabulary of viticulture and wine studies. It is used when speaking precisely about different types of grapes and wines.
EXAMPLE
Im Weinseminar haben wir viel über französische Rebsorten gelernt.
In the wine seminar, we learned a lot about French grape varieties.
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Rebsorte vs Rebe
vine
'die Rebe' and 'die Rebsorte' both belong to the topic of wine, but they do not mean the same thing. 'Rebe' is the plant on which grapes grow. 'Rebsorte' means the specific type of wine grape, for example a variety used for making wine. Learners may confuse the words because both begin with 'Reb-' and occur in viticulture. In practical terms: in the vineyard, the Rebe (grapevine) grows; on the label, you often see the Rebsorte (grape variety).
Rebsorte
Riesling ist eine bekannte Rebsorte aus Deutschland.
Riesling is a well-known grape variety from Germany.
Rebe
Nach dem Winter schneidet der Winzer jede Rebe zurück.
After the winter, the winegrower prunes each grapevine.
In real life
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