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Obstschale

fruit bowl

noun OPST-shah-leh Rare

Also means

fruit dish

Usage Note

Obstschale is a bowl or dish used to hold and display fruit, typically placed on a kitchen counter or dining table. Obstkorb (fruit basket) is a wicker alternative. The word also means 'fruit peel/skin' in other contexts — context disambiguates.

Examples

"In der Obstschale auf dem Küchentisch liegen Äpfel, Bananen und Orangen."

Natural Translation

In the fruit bowl on the kitchen table there are apples, bananas, and oranges.

Literal Translation

In the fruit-bowl on the kitchen-table lie apples, bananas and oranges.

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