NOUN

Kartoffel/kaʁˈtɔfl̩/potato

Kartoffel is a German noun that means potato. It is pronounced /kaʁˈtɔfl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kartoffeln".

Definitions

1.edible tuber, staple vegetable(food/plant)

a.the plant or its tuber used as food

Ich esse gern Kartoffeln mit Butter.I like to eat potatoes with butter.

b.the tuber as an ingredient in a dish

Für das Rezept brauchst du drei Kartoffeln.You need three potatoes for the recipe.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kartoffeldie Kartoffeln
Genitiveder Kartoffelder Kartoffeln
Dativeder Kartoffelden Kartoffeln
Accusativedie Kartoffeldie Kartoffeln

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kartoffel" mean in English?
"Kartoffel" means potato. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kartoffel"?
"Kartoffel" is pronounced /kaʁˈtɔfl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kartoffel" der, die, or das?
"Kartoffel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kartoffel"?
The plural of "Kartoffel" is "Kartoffeln".
What part of speech is "Kartoffel"?
"Kartoffel" is a noun in German.

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