Translation of German word "Butter" to English
dieButter
/ˈbʊtər/
Meaning
NounA soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
How to use
Butter ('butter') is feminine: die Butter (usually singular). Brot mit Butter — Bread and butter. Süßrahmbutter — Sweet cream butter.
🇬🇧 English
butter
Example
Ich esse Butter auf mein Brot.
I eat butter on my bread.
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- Butterbrot— sandwich / bread and butter
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What is the definition of the German word "die Butter"?▼
The German word "die Butter" is defined as: "A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk)."
What does the German word "die Butter" mean?▼
The German word "die Butter" means "butter" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse Butter auf mein Brot." (which translates as "I eat butter on my bread.").
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