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German Phrase

Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind 'ne gute Wahl.

/ˈɔpst, ɡəˈmyːzə ʊnt ˈnʏsə zɪnt ˈneː ˈɡuːtə ˈvaːl/
Meaning"Fruit, vegetables and nuts are a good choice."
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Meaning

The sentence means 'Fruit, vegetables and nuts are a good choice.' It highlights a healthy food recommendation and uses the informal contraction 'ne for 'eine'.

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When to use

Use this phrase when giving casual advice about snacks, meals, or grocery shopping, especially among friends or in informal settings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Obst,GemüseundNüssesind'neguteWahl.

1

Plural verb agreement

When the subject consists of multiple nouns (Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse), the verb 'sein' must be in the plural form 'sind'.

2

Colloquial contraction 'ne

The informal contraction 'ne stands for the indefinite article 'eine' and is only used in spoken or casual written German.

3

Adjective declension

After the verb 'sein', adjectives take the weak ending '-e' (gute) because the predicate noun 'Wahl' already carries the article.

4

Comma usage

In German, commas separate items in a list; a comma follows 'Obst' and before 'und' is optional but often omitted.

🗨In Conversation

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Ich überlege, was ich heute zum Mittagessen mitnehmen soll.

I'm wondering what I should bring for lunch today.

Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind 'ne gute Wahl.

Fruit, vegetables and nuts are a good choice.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse ist 'ne gute Wahl.

    The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'sind' instead of 'ist'.

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind 'ne gute Wahl.

    In formal contexts, replace the informal contraction with the full article 'eine'.

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind 'ne guter Wahl.

    After 'sein', adjectives take the weak ending '-e', not the strong '-er'.

↔Alternatives

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind eine gute Wahl.

    Fruit, vegetables and nuts are a good choice.

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse sind eine gesunde Option.

    Fruit, vegetables and nuts are a healthy option.

  • Obst, Gemüse und Nüsse eignen sich gut.

    Fruit, vegetables and nuts are suitable.

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Cultural Tip

The contraction 'ne is typical of everyday spoken German and appears in texts like chats, social media, or dialogues in movies. In formal writing or business communication, use the full form 'eine'. Also, Germans often emphasize balanced meals, so mentioning fruits, vegetables, and nuts signals a health‑conscious attitude.