English–German

“cabbage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/koːl/

Example

Der Kohl ist frisch.

The cabbage is fresh.

Illustration for Kohl (cabbage)

How to say “cabbage” in German

“Cabbage” in German is Kohl.

A cabbage plant with thick leaves gathered into either a large head or many small heads.

Full entry for Kohl: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Kohl

Zum Abendessen gab es gedünsteten Kohl.

There was braised cabbage for dinner.

Tips for using Kohl

  • Kohl usually names the vegetable or category generally, whereas Kohle means coal and has a final -e.

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