Category: Food & DrinkPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common
Kartoffel
/Kartoffel/Roman
English meaning: Potato
Definition
A staple vegetable in Danish cooking.
Example
“Vi spiser kartofler til aftensmad.”
In English: “We eat potatoes with dinner.”
Another example: “Til middag fik vi kød med kartofler og sovs.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A common-gender noun meaning 'potato', a staple of Danish cooking. Plural 'kartofler' is extremely common at dinner.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The term 'kartoffel' is derived from the German 'Kartoffel', rooted in the Italian word 'tartufolo' referring to truffles. It reflects the introduction of potatoes to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century.
Common Collocations
- kogte kartofler
- nye kartofler
- kartofler og sovs
- skrælle kartofler
- brune kartofler
Word Forms
en kartoffel, kartoflen, kartofler, kartoflerne
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