German Conversation · Level 11
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German word
Kakao
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈkaʊ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nouncocoa
Example
Ich bestelle einen heißen Kakao.
I am ordering a hot cocoa.
More examples
Zum Dessert serviere ich kalten Kakao.
For dessert, I serve cold cocoa.
Core concept
A scoop of brown cocoa powder becoming a smooth hot drink in a cup.
Common phrases
kalter Kakao
cold cocoa
Kakao mit Marshmallows
cocoa with marshmallows
das Aroma von Kakao
the aroma of cocoa
Similar words
Kakaopulver: A fine powder made from dried, ground cocoa beans for drinks and baking.
Schokolade: A sweet solid confection made from cocoa, sugar, and often milk.
Milch: A white liquid from cows used for drinking and cooking.
Definition in German
Kakao bezeichnet das trockene Kakaopulver sowie das daraus zubereitete Heißgetränk.
Word origin
The German noun Kakao comes through Spanish cacao from Nahuatl cacahuatl, an Indigenous American source word.
Usage tips
- Kakaopulver names the dry ingredient more precisely, while Kakao can also name the prepared drink.
Other meanings
- cacaonoun
- cocoa powdernoun
Related words
- Kakaopulvercocoa powdernoun
- Kakaobohnecocoa beannoun
- kakaohaltigcocoa-containingadjective