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German Phrase

Nüsse und Obst sind auch super.

/ˈnʏsə ʊnt ˈɔpst zɪnt aʊ̯x ˈzuːpɐ/
Meaning"Nuts and fruit are also great."
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Meaning

The sentence says that nuts and fruit are also great, usually in the context of healthy eating or recommending a snack. It adds nuts and fruit to a list of things that are considered good.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to highlight nuts and fruit as a healthy or tasty option, for example while discussing snacks, meals, or a balanced diet.

Grammar Breakdown

NüsseundObstsindauchsuper

1

Plural noun Nüsse

Nüsse is the plural of "Nuss" and is used without an article when speaking generally.

2

Uncountable noun Obst

Obst is a neuter, uncountable noun; it is also used without an article in general statements.

3

Verb sein – sind

When the subject is plural (Nüsse und Obst), the verb "sein" is conjugated as "sind".

4

Adverb auch

"auch" (also) is placed before the adjective to add the idea of inclusion.

5

Predicative adjective super

"super" is a borrowed English adjective that stays indeclinable in German when used predicatively.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was ist ein guter Snack für zwischendurch?

What’s a good snack for in‑between?

Nüsse und Obst sind auch super.

Nuts and fruit are also great.

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Common Mistakes

  • Nüsse und Obst ist auch super.

    Verb must agree with the plural subject; use "sind" not "ist".

  • Nüsse und das Obst sind auch super.

    In a generic statement the article is omitted; "Obst" stands alone.

  • Nüsse und Obst sind auch superen.

    The adjective "super" does not take endings in predicative position.

Alternatives

  • Nüsse und Früchte sind ebenfalls großartig.

    Nuts and fruits are also wonderful.

  • Nüsse und Obst sind ebenfalls super.

    Nuts and fruit are also super.

  • Nüsse und Obst sind auch toll.

    Nuts and fruit are also awesome.

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Cultural Tip

In German "super" is informal and works well in casual conversation. In a formal setting you might prefer "ausgezeichnet" or "hervorragend". Also remember that "Obst" is uncountable, so you wouldn't say "ein Obst"; if you need a countable form, use "Früchte".