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Updated 22 October 2026

dasObst

fruit

neuterno plural in everyday use/oːpst/level A1

Obst in every case

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedas Obst–
Accusativedas Obst–
Dativedem Obst–
Genitivedes Obstes–

Obst in use

  • A1

    Ich esse viel Obst.

    I eat lots of fruit.

  • A1

    Das Obst ist frisch.

    The fruit is fresh.

  • A2

    Kauf bitte Obst und Gemüse.

    Please buy fruit and veg.

Good to know

  • No plural: das Obst. One piece: ein Stück Obst, eine Frucht.
  • Obst und Gemüse = fruit and vegetables.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it der, die or das Obst?

It's das Obst. Obst is neuter.

What does Obst mean?

Obst means fruit in English.

Does Obst have a plural?

Obst is normally used in the singular only.