English–German

“dumpling” in German

German

AlsoKnödel

Pronunciation

IPA/kloːs/

Example

In Bayern serviert man oft einen Kloß mit Braten.

In Bavaria, a dumpling is often served with roast meat.

Illustration for Kloß (dumpling)

How to say “dumpling” in German

“Dumpling” in German is Kloß.

A firm, rounded ball of cooked dough sits beside a roast, while the same shape can also mean any compact lump.

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

Example sentences with Kloß

Auf dem Teller lag ein Kloß aus Kartoffeln.

On the plate lay a potato dumpling.

Tips for using Kloß

  • Kloß is masculine, and its plural is Klöße with an umlaut, not Klosse.

Other German words for “dumpling”

Ich möchte einen Knödel.

I'd like a dumpling.

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