sunflower seed
der Sonnenblumenkern, die Sonnenblumenkerne
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sunflower seed
The edible seed of a sunflower, usually removed from its shell or harvested as part of a sunflower.
Sie streute geröstete Sonnenblumenkerne über den Salat.
She sprinkled roasted sunflower seeds over the salad.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sonnenblumenkerne |
| genitive | des Sonnenblumenkernes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Sonnenblumenkern | die Sonnenblumenkerne |
| accusative | den Sonnenblumenkern | die Sonnenblumenkerne |
| dative | dem Sonnenblumenkern | den Sonnenblumenkernen |
| genitive | des Sonnenblumenkernes des Sonnenblumenkerns | der Sonnenblumenkerne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Sonnenblumenkern' (sunflower seed) is made up of 'Sonnenblume' (sunflower) and 'Kern' (kernel or seed). It therefore refers to the kernel or seed of a sunflower.
Auf dem Tisch stand eine Schale mit Sonnenblumenkernen.
There was a bowl of sunflower seeds on the table.
Common combinations include 'geschälte Sonnenblumenkerne' (shelled sunflower seeds), 'geröstete Sonnenblumenkerne' (roasted sunflower seeds), and 'Sonnenblumenkerne knabbern' (to snack on sunflower seeds). These expressions describe preparation or consumption.
Zum Frühstück esse ich gern Joghurt mit gerösteten Sonnenblumenkernen.
For breakfast, I like to eat yogurt with roasted sunflower seeds.
In recipes, 'Sonnenblumenkerne' (sunflower seeds) often appears with verbs such as 'streuen' (to sprinkle), 'geben' (to add), or 'mischen' (to mix). They are often sprinkled over salads, bread, or muesli.
Vor dem Backen streute er Sonnenblumenkerne auf das Brot.
Before baking, he sprinkled sunflower seeds on the bread.
