English–German

“cocoa” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈkaʊ̯/

Example

Ich bestelle einen heißen Kakao.

I am ordering a hot cocoa.

Illustration for Kakao (cocoa)

How to say “cocoa” in German

“Cocoa” in German is Kakao.

A scoop of brown cocoa powder becoming a smooth hot drink in a cup.

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

Example sentences with Kakao

Zum Dessert serviere ich kalten Kakao.

For dessert, I serve cold cocoa.

Tips for using Kakao

  • Kakaopulver names the dry ingredient more precisely, while Kakao can also name the prepared drink.

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