The exact spelling appears at position 7,831 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How pinda is pronounced
IPA: /ˈpɪn.daː/ · Syllables: pin·da
Say the article and noun together—de pinda—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What pinda means
a peanut, the nut-like pod containing the edible seed(s) of a leguminous plant
Dictionary label: masculine
the annual herb Arachis hypogaea, which produces the above
Dictionary label: masculine
pl the above seeds, gathered to be eaten as a snack or processed into food products
Dictionary label: masculine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de pinda | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de pinda's | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | pindaatje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de pinda as a single unit, then contrast it with de pinda's. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with pinda
Pinda's groeien onder de grond
Peanuts grow underground
Daar zyn twee soorten van Pistaches, de eene wast aan eenen boom Pistache [b]oom genoemd, en de andere aan eene plant; men vindt ze beiden te Suriname. De Creolen geeven ze den naam van Pinda.
There are two kinds of pistachios, one grows on a tree called pistachio tree and the other on a plant; both are found in Suriname. The Creoles call them pinda.
Op zondag avond jl., heb ik mijne lieve vrouw van mijne zijde verloren. (...) Den eerlijken vinder wordt verzocht, haar tegen eene beloning van twee pinda's, in mijne woning, terug te bezorgen.
On Sunday evening last, I lost my dear wife from my side. (...) The honest finder is requested to return her to my house for a reward of two peanuts.
Aardnoot. Apennootjes. Curaçaosche amandel of mangel (n[eger].e[ngelsch]. en pap[iamento]. Pienda, op de bov. eil. Peanut) is de vrucht van Arachis hypogea L., in Suriname in 't bijzonder door de Boschnegers gekweekt. (...) Pienda wordt in groote hoeveelheden gebruikt door de bevolking, want naast de inlandsche produktie is er een belangrijke invoer uit verschillende landen, o.a. Curaçao, Nederland, Fransch-Guiana.
Groundnut. Monkey nuts. Curaçao almond or mangel (Sranan Tongo and Papiamentu pinda, on the Windward Islands peanut) is the fruit of Arachis hypogea L., grown in Suriname in particular by the Maroons. (...) Peanut is consumed in large quantities by the population, because in addition to domestic production, there are significant imports from various countries, including Curaçao, the Netherlands and French Guiana..
Ik gaf ordres dezelve met alle spoed te volgen, dat met alle moogelyke schielykheid geëxecuteerd wierd, en ons om half drie uuren bragt in een Kostgrond, groot circa 10 akkers, beplant met Casaven, Bannane, Tayers, Pindas, Okkerom, en Tabak (...).
I gave orders to follow them at full speed, which were executed with all possible hastiness, and, at half past two, we got to a plot of land cleared for subsistence agriculture, measuring about 10 distinct fields, planted with cassava, banana, cocoyam, peanut, okra, and tobacco (...).
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de pinda three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de pinda's. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de pinda as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about pinda
What does pinda mean?
a peanut, the nut-like pod containing the edible seed(s) of a leguminous plant; the annual herb Arachis hypogaea, which produces the above; pl the above seeds, gathered to be eaten as a snack or processed into food products.
Is it de pinda or het pinda?
The cited entry uses de pinda. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of pinda?
The cited plural is pinda's. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use pinda in a recorded response
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