English–German

“potato” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁˈtɔfl̩/

Example

Die Kartoffel ist lecker.

The potato is tasty.

Illustration for Kartoffel (potato)

How to say “potato” in German

“Potato” in German is Kartoffel.

An edible underground tuber with thin skin and a starchy interior, served boiled, fried, or baked.

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

Example sentences with Kartoffel

Zum Fest serviert man Kartoffelknödel.

Potato dumplings are served at the celebration.

Tips for using Kartoffel

  • Kartoffel is feminine, so the standard forms are die Kartoffel and die Kartoffeln, with the noun capitalized.

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