German · Food & Drink
"Carrot" in German: Karotte
die Karotte
Carrot in German is die Karotte. The plural is die Karotten. In some regions you also hear Möhre, but Karotte is widely understood.
Grocery list
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How to pronounce Karotte
Say it
kah-ROT-tuh
/kaˈʁɔtə/
kah-ROT-tuh. Stress on rot. Feminine: die Karotte.
"Carrot" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Karotte | carrot Standard word. | Standard word. |
| die Karotten | carrots Plural. | Plural. |
| Karottensalat | carrot salad Side dish. | Side dish. |
| geraspelte Karotten | grated carrots Recipe talk. | Recipe talk. |
How to use Karotte in real life
- 1Grocery list
Kauf bitte noch eine Karotte für die Suppe.
Please buy one more carrot for the soup.
Eine Karotte.
- 2Cooking
Ich schäle die Karotten schnell.
I'm quickly peeling the carrots.
Plural Karotten.
- 3Kids' snack
Magst du rohe Karotte mit Hummus?
Do you want raw carrot with hummus?
Karotte as snack.
Mistakes English speakers make with Karotte
Incorrect: der Karotte
Correct: die Karotte
Karotte is feminine.
Incorrect: die Karotte (plural meant)
Correct: die Karotten
Plural adds -n: Karotten.
Good to know
Supermarkets label bags Karotten; older speakers may say Möhren. Both get you the vegetable. Raw Karotten sticks with dips are a common kids' snack.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making stew
ChatPal
Wie viele Karotten schneiden wir?
How many carrots are we cutting?
You
Drei Karotten reichen.
Three carrots are enough.
ChatPal
Soll die Karotte in Würfel?
Should the carrot go into cubes?
You
Ja, kleine Würfel aus jeder Karotte.
Yes, small cubes from each carrot.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Carrot" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Karotte.
Plural?
Die Karotten.
Is Möhre wrong?
No, regional. Karotte is the safe default.
Carrot juice?
Karottensaft.
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