Wassermelone

watermelon

noun VAS-ser-me-loh-ne Less Common

Usage Note

Wassermelone is feminine and combines Wasser (water) with Melone (melon). The large green-rinded summer fruit with red flesh is a popular refreshment in hot weather.

Examples

"An heißen Tagen kühlt eine Wassermelone wunderbar."

Natural Translation

On hot days a watermelon refreshes wonderfully.

Literal Translation

On hot days cools a watermelon wonderfully.

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