German word

Limburger

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɪmbʊɐ̯gɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounLimburger cheese

Example

Ich esse den Limburger gern.

I enjoy eating Limburger cheese.

Illustration for Limburger (Limburger cheese)

More examples

Der Limburger auf dem Markt hat einen kräftigen Geruch.

The Limburger cheese at the market has a strong smell.

Core concept

A local person and a regional cheese sharing the same name from Limburg.

Common phrases

  • Limburger-Aroma

    Limburger cheese aroma

  • Limburger aus Belgien

    Limburger cheese from Belgium

Similar words

Käse: A milk-based food commonly known as cheese.
Schmierkäse: A soft cheese whose surface becomes moist and sticky during ripening.

Definition in German

Bezeichnung für einen Einwohner von Limburg; zugleich wird der in dieser Gegend hergestellte Käse mit demselben Namen bezeichnet.

Word origin

Limburger is formed from Limburg with German -er, a suffix marking origin or residence, and the cheese received the regional name.

Usage tips

  • In "Ich esse den Limburger", den marks the masculine accusative, and the noun refers to the cheese in this context.

Other meanings

  • Limburgiannoun

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