der Apfel
apple (der — masc.)
How do you say “apple (der — masc.)” in German? It’s der Apfel. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Äpfel
Pronunciationdehr AP-fel
Example
Ein Apfel am Tag hält den Arzt fern.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Memory tip
AP-fel sounds like 'app-fell' — imagine an app that fell onto an apple to remember 'Apfel' = apple.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Apfel» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Apfel» is der.
What is the plural of «Apfel»?
The plural is die Äpfel.
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