Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

Gurke

Translation (Übersetzung) cucumber
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈɡʊʁkə/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
basic food vegetable kitchen
A common vegetable in German cuisine, often used in salads and pickled. The word is feminine (die Gurke).

Gurke - German Nouns - Gurke Meaning - Gurke Translation - Gurke Nouns Examples

Gurke is a German Nouns

Learn Gurke meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Gurke is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Gurke Examples (Beispiele) in English

Gurke examples with English translations. See how to use Gurke in sentences. Gurke example sentences in English below.

Ich esse eine Gurke.
I am eating a cucumber.
Describing a simple action.
Die Gurke liegt im Kühlschrank.
The cucumber is in the refrigerator.
Describing location.
Kannst du die Gurke schneiden?
Can you cut the cucumber?
Making a request.

Gurke Word Family - Gurke Related Words - Gurke Family Members

Gurke Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Gurke word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Gurke family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Gurke related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Gürkchen
Meaning: little cucumber
Example: Das Gürkchen ist süß.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Gurkensalat
Meaning: cucumber salad
Example: Wir essen Gurkensalat zum Abendessen.
Noun

Gurke Usage - Gurke Collocations - Gurke Idioms - Gurke Synonyms - Gurke Antonyms

Gurke Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Gurke Collocations (Kollokationen)

Gurke collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Gurke word combinations and how to use Gurke with other words naturally.

frische Gurke
fresh cucumber
High frequency
Salatgurke
salad cucumber
High frequency
Gurke schälen
to peel a cucumber
Medium frequency
Gurke schneiden
to cut/slice a cucumber
Medium frequency
eingelegte Gurke
pickled cucumber
Medium frequency
Gurkenwasser
cucumber water
Low frequency
Gurkenhaut
cucumber skin
Low frequency

Gurke Idioms (Redewendungen)

Gurke idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Gurke with meanings and explanations. Master Gurke expressions used in everyday German.

Wie eine Gurke
Like a cucumber
Used to describe someone who is very calm and relaxed, similar to 'cool as a cucumber' in English.
Die Gurke im Salat
The cucumber in the salad
Refers to something ordinary or unremarkable, often used humorously.
Gurkenzeit
Cucumber time
A term for the silly season or slow news period in summer when not much happens.

Gurke Synonyms (Synonyme)

Gurke synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Gurke and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Gurke similar words and their usage.

Salatgurke
Meaning: salad cucumber
High similarity
Gewürzgurke
Meaning: pickled cucumber
Medium similarity
Gemüsegurke
Meaning: vegetable cucumber
Medium similarity

Gurke Antonyms (Antonyme)

Gurke antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Gurke. Discover Gurke opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Tomate
Meaning: tomato
Karotte
Meaning: carrot

Gurke Semantically Related Words - Gurke Contextually Related Words - Gurke Thematically Related Words

Gurke Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Gurke semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Gurke. Explore Gurke related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Gurke contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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