German word

Nudel

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnuːdl̩/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpasta

Example

Zum Mittagessen gibt es Nudeln.

We're having pasta for lunch.

Illustration for Nudel (pasta)

More examples

Im Vorratsschrank lagen getrocknete Nudeln.

There was dried pasta in the pantry.

Core concept

Fresh dough pressed or cut into strands and shapes that become a starchy dish when boiled.

Common phrases

  • getrocknete Nudeln

    dried pasta

  • gekochte Nudeln

    cooked pasta

  • mit Nudeln serviert

    served with pasta

Similar words

Pasta: An Italian-origin category of wheat-flour noodles in various shapes.
Spaghetti: A long, slender noodle commonly served with a sauce.
Teigwaren: A general category covering flour-based noodles, including dried varieties.

Definition in German

Nudel bezeichnet Teigwaren aus Mehl und Wasser, die zu kurzen oder langen Formen verarbeitet und dann gekocht werden.

Word origin

The German noun Nudel has a Middle High German predecessor nudel, but no more specific origin is sufficiently certain.

Usage tips

  • Nudel is feminine, so singular forms include eine Nudel and die Nudel, while the food is commonly mentioned as Nudeln.

Other meanings

  • noodlenoun

Related words

  • Nudelsalatpasta saladnoun
  • Nudelsuppepasta soupnoun
  • Nudelsiebpasta strainernoun

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