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How do you say "potato" in German?
die Kartoffel
In German, "potato" is die Kartoffel.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kahr-TOF-el', stress on the second syllable, with a short A and O.
Grammar notes
Die Kartoffel is feminine. Plural: die Kartoffeln. A common staple vegetable.
Example sentence
Die Kartoffel ist braun und sättigung.
The potato is brown and filling.
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How to remember die Kartoffel
Kartoffel sounds like it could mean 'cart-apple' (cart-toffel). Potatoes are often carted around in bulk.
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Questions about die Kartoffel
How do you say "potato" in German?
In German, "potato" is die Kartoffel. It is a noun.
Is die Kartoffel masculine or feminine?
Die Kartoffel is feminine. Plural: die Kartoffeln. A common staple vegetable.
How is die Kartoffel used in a sentence?
Use die Kartoffel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Die Kartoffel ist braun und sättigung. (The potato is brown and filling.).
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