German · Food & Drink
Obst
Fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
Edible produce of plants.
Example
Ich esse täglich Obst.
I eat fruit daily.
Etymology
'Obst' comes from the Middle High German 'obst', which is related to the Old High German term for 'fruit'. Its usage has remained largely constant, denoting sweet, fleshy products of plants.
How & Where It’s Used
The word 'Obst' is used in both spoken and written forms, typically in informal settings and culinary contexts, with various dialects possibly influencing specific types of fruit mentioned.