How To Say “Pineapple” In 15 Different Languages

We’ve all seen that crazy pineapple hack on TikTok, right? It’s the one where you don’t need a knife to cut open a pineapple. If you’re still confused about this so-called “trick,” let me explain the steps.

The No-Knife Hack:

1. Twist the leafy top off.
2. Tap and twist the pineapple on a flat surface about 10 to 15 times.
3. Roll the pineapple with all your strength.
4. Grab a spike and pull a piece out!

Whether it belongs on pizza or not, the English name “pineapple” was chosen because the fruit looked like apples on a pine tree. However, its counterpart “ananas” comes from the Tupi word "nanas," meaning "excellent fruit."

Pineapple in 15 Languages:

• French: L'ananas
• Italian: L'ananas
• Spanish: La piña
• Korean: 파인애플
• Icelandic: Ananas
• Brazilian Portuguese: O abacaxi
• European Portuguese: O ananás
• Tagalog: Pinya
• Vietnamese: Dứa
• Japanese: パイナップル
• Cantonese: 菠蘿
• Mandarin Chinese: 菠萝
• Swedish: Ananas
• German: Die Ananas