Breakdown of Ich mag Obst, vor allem Bananen.
ich
I
das Obst
the fruit
mögen
to like
vor allem
above all, especially
die Banane
the banana
Questions & Answers about Ich mag Obst, vor allem Bananen.
Why is there no article before Obst or Bananen?
Just like in English, German drops the article when talking about things in general. Because Obst (fruit) is an uncountable noun and Bananen is a plural noun being talked about generally, we leave out words like das or die.
What exactly does vor allem mean here?
Vor allem is a common fixed phrase that means "above all" or "especially". The word vor usually means "before", and allem comes from alles (everything). So you are literally saying "before everything else".
Why use mag instead of möchte?
Mag comes from mögen and expresses a general like or preference. If you used möchte (would like), it would mean you want to have or eat fruit right now. Since this is just a statement about what you generally enjoy, mag is correct.
Is Obst a singular or plural word?
Obst is always singular in German. It is a collective noun used for fruit in general. If you need a plural form to talk about individual pieces of fruit, you would use the word Früchte.
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