German word

Sahne

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaːnə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncream

Example

Ich habe die Sahne steif geschlagen.

I whipped the cream until it was stiff.

Illustration for Sahne (cream)

More examples

Der Kaffee schmeckt besser mit Sahne.

The coffee tastes better with cream.

Core concept

The fatty part of milk added for richness, whether it remains liquid in cooking or holds air after whipping.

Common phrases

  • Schlagsahne

    whipped cream

  • mit Sahne

    with cream

  • ohne Sahne

    without cream

Similar words

Schlagsahne: Cream meant for whipping and serving on desserts or cakes.
Saure Sahne: Tangy fermented cream used cold in dishes and sauces.
Schmand: Thick, mildly sour fermented cream used in baked goods and sauces.

Definition in German

Sahne bezeichnet den fettreichen Anteil der Milch, der in Desserts, Soßen oder geschlagen als Schlagsahne verwendet wird.

Word origin

The German noun developed from Middle High German sane and Old High German sāna through regular historical sound changes within Germanic.

Usage tips

  • Schlagsahne refers to cream for whipping, whereas geschlagene Sahne clearly means cream that has already been whipped.

Other meanings

  • whipped creamnoun

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