Gemischte

Gemischte is the attributive form of the German adjective gemischt, meaning mixed or varied. It is used directly before a noun to describe something that is composed of different elements. The ending gemischte changes according to the noun’s gender, number, and the presence or absence of an article.

With a definite article, the endings are as follows: feminine singular die gemischte Sorte, masculine singular der gemischte Wein, neuter singular das gemischte Getränk, and plural die gemischten Sorten or Getränke. Without a definite article, in strong declension, the forms are masculine gemischter Wein, feminine gemischte Sorte, neuter gemischtes Getränk, and plural gemischte Getränke. The article-less plural is common in labels and general references.

Common usages include gastronomy, labeling, and everyday descriptors. For example: gemischte Getränke (mixed drinks), eine gemischte Tüte (a mixed bag), gemischte Nüsse (mixed nuts), gemischte Küche (mixed cuisine). These phrases illustrate how gemischte signals that several components are combined rather than presented as a uniform whole.

Etymology and grammar notes: the form gemischte derives from the adjective gemischt, with declension endings added to agree with the noun. As a descriptive word, it does not function as a standalone noun; it remains an attributive adjective when placed before a noun. In compound or marketing language, gemischte is frequently used to indicate variety or assortment.

See also: gemischt (the base form meaning mixed) and related phrases in German that describe combinations or assortments.