Brotpudding
The English phrase bread pudding is translated into German as Brotpudding.
Brotpudding refers to a dessert made from ingredients such as stale bread, suet, egg, sugar or golden syrup, spices and dried fruit.
Meaning: dessert made from stale bread, suet, egg, sugar or golden syrup, spices, and dried fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of southern Germany and Austria, bread pudding is referred to as Semmelschmarren.
Did you know?
- If you order Semmelschmarren in a Bavarian tavern, you are technically ordering 'roll nonsense', as Schmarrn is a common slang term for something foolish or of poor quality.
- While Brotpudding is a literal translation, a native speaker might be confused because Pudding in Germany almost exclusively describes a smooth, creamy custard.
- The tradition of making Brotpudding is rooted in the cultural value of Sparsamkeit, an intense societal commitment to frugality and avoiding waste.
Examples in context
- Der Brotpudding ist sehr süß.The bread pudding is very sweet.
- Ich möchte heute Brotpudding essen.I want to eat bread pudding today.
- Möchtest du ein Stück Brotpudding?Would you like a piece of bread pudding?
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are deciding what to eat for dessert.
- FelixJulia, was möchtest du als Nachtisch essen?Julia, what would you like to eat for dessert?
- JuliaIch hätte gerne einen warmen Brotpudding.I would like a warm bread pudding.
- FelixDas ist eine gute Idee, Felix macht welchen.That is a good idea, Felix is making some.
- JuliaDanke, Felix, das ist sehr lieb von dir.Thanks, Felix, that is very sweet of you.
