fruchtige

Fruchtige is a German adjective meaning fruity. It describes something that resembles or contains fruit in flavor, aroma, appearance, or character. The base form fruchtig exists, and fruchtige is the declined form used before feminine singular nouns or in some plural contexts, as well as in certain inflected forms depending on the article or determiner.

In sensory language, fruchtige describes tastes and aromas characterized by fruit qualities such as sweetness, acidity, and juiciness. It is commonly used in the description of wines, ciders, beers, fruit-derived desserts, and fragrances. The term helps to convey specific fruit notes, such as berries, citrus, stone fruits, or tropical fruits, without naming each fruit individually.

Usage examples include phrases like "ein fruchtiges Aroma von Erdbeeren" or "fruchtige Noten." The word may be preferred over more general terms when the emphasis is on characteristic fruit flavors rather than overall sweetness or acidity. It can be contrasted with descriptors such as bitter, herb, or floral notes. In product labeling, fruchtig can indicate flavor profiles or ingredients that impart fruit flavors.

Linguistic notes: Fruchtige is the inflected form of fruchtig, following German adjective declension rules. It agrees with the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. For example, "das fruchtige Aroma" (neuter singular with a definite article), "eine fruchtige Note" (feminine singular with an indefinite article), and "fruchtige Noten" or "fruchtige Aromen" (plural).