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How do you say "herb" in German?
das Kraut
In German, "herb" is das Kraut.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'krowt', stress on the one syllable, rhyming with English 'out'.
Grammar notes
das Kraut is neuter. Plural: das Kräuter.
Example sentence
Ein frisches Kraut verlieh dem Gericht Geschmack.
A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.
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How to remember das Kraut
Das Kraut is the same word that gave English 'sauerkraut' - picture a jar of pickled cabbage and herbs to lock this in.
Related words
- toast der Toast
- cereal das Müsli
- pancake der Pfannkuchen
- omelet das Omelett
- broth die Brühe
- gravy die Soße
- sauce die Soße
- dressing der Verband
- marinade die Marinade
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Questions about das Kraut
How do you say "herb" in German?
In German, "herb" is das Kraut. It is a noun.
Is das Kraut masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Kraut is neuter. Plural: das Kräuter.
How is das Kraut used in a sentence?
Use das Kraut as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ein frisches Kraut verlieh dem Gericht Geschmack. (A fresh herb added flavour to the dish.).
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