German · Food & Drink
"Potato" in German: Kartoffel
die Kartoffel
Potato in German is die Kartoffel. Plural is Kartoffeln. Soft meal talk loves Salzkartoffeln and Bratkartoffeln.
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How to pronounce Kartoffel
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kar-TOF-fel
/kaʁˈtɔfl̩/
kar-TOF-fel. Stress on TOF; clear double f feel. Feminine: die Kartoffel.
"Potato" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Kartoffel | the potato Core noun. | Core noun. |
| die Kartoffeln | the potatoes Plural. | Plural. |
| Salzkartoffeln | boiled potatoes Classic side. | Classic side. |
| Bratkartoffeln | fried potatoes Crispy side. | Crispy side. |
How to use Kartoffel in real life
- 1Shopping list
Kauf bitte zwei Kilo Kartoffeln.
Please buy two kilos of potatoes.
Kartoffeln plural.
- 2Cooking
Die Kartoffel ist noch hart in der Mitte.
The potato is still hard in the middle.
Die Kartoffel.
- 3Dinner choice
Möchtest du Reis oder eine Kartoffel?
Do you want rice or a potato?
Eine Kartoffel.
Mistakes English speakers make with Kartoffel
Incorrect: der Kartoffel
Correct: die Kartoffel
Kartoffel is feminine.
Incorrect: Potato bitte
Correct: Kartoffeln bitte
Use Kartoffel(n).
Good to know
Kartoffeln are comfort-food central in German homes. Soft regions still joke about Erdäpfel or Grumbeere, but Kartoffel is standard everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a side dish
ChatPal
Nehmen wir eine Kartoffel dazu?
Shall we add a potato?
You
Lieber mehrere Kartoffeln, klein.
Better several small potatoes.
ChatPal
Okay. Die Kartoffel kocht zwanzig Minuten.
Okay. The potato cooks twenty minutes.
You
Ich schäle schon die erste Kartoffel.
I'm already peeling the first potato.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Potato" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Kartoffel.
Plural?
Die Kartoffeln.
Fried potatoes?
Bratkartoffeln.
Regional words?
Erdäpfel / Grumbeere exist; Kartoffel is standard.
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