Translation of German word "Kartoffeln" to English
dieKartoffeln
/kartoˈfɛln/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun (usually plural) meaning 'potatoes (edible tubers)'.
How to use
Kartoffeln ('potatoes') is the plural form of the feminine noun die Kartoffel (not a verb as sometimes listed). Kartoffeln schälen — To peel potatoes.
🇬🇧 English
potatoes
Example
Ich esse Kartoffeln.
I eat potatoes.
Die Kartoffeln sind gekocht.
The potatoes are cooked.
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Common phrases
- Kartoffeln schälen— to peel potatoes
- Bratkartoffeln— fried potatoes
- Pellkartoffeln— potatoes boiled in their jackets
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What is the definition of the German word "die Kartoffeln"?▼
The German word "die Kartoffeln" is defined as: "Feminine noun (usually plural) meaning 'potatoes (edible tubers)'."
What does the German word "die Kartoffeln" mean?▼
The German word "die Kartoffeln" means "potatoes" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse Kartoffeln." (which translates as "I eat potatoes.").
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