Brownie
[ˈbʁaʊ̯ni]masculine
The English phrase 'brownie' is translated into German as Brownie.
Brownie refers to a small, rich cake.
Meaning: small rich cake (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can use Schokobrownie to specifically mean 'chocolate brownie' in an informal way. In more formal settings, the term Schokoladenkuchen can be used to refer to a brownie as a chocolate cake.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is Brownie, and the plural form is Brownies.
Did you know?
- In some German regions, you might see the term Schoko-Plätzchen used for small brownie-like treats, although Plätzchen usually refers to Christmas cookies.
- If you ask for a Brownie in a traditional German bakery, the baker might be confused, as they more commonly sell Schokoladenkuchen or Rührkuchen.
- In German, the word Brownie is a loanword that follows English spelling, but because it is treated as a German noun, it must always be capitalized.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe Brownies! Besonders Schokobrownies mit Nüssen.I love brownies! Especially chocolate brownies with nuts.
- Der Brownie schmeckt sehr süß.The brownie tastes very sweet.
- Möchtest du einen Brownie essen?Would you like to eat a brownie?
- Ich habe einen warmen Brownie gekauft.I bought a warm brownie.
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are sharing a dessert at a cafe.
- FelixHier ist dein Brownie, Julia.Here is your brownie, Julia.
- JuliaDanke, Felix! Er sieht lecker aus.Thanks, Felix! It looks delicious.
- FelixSoll ich auch einen Brownie probieren?Should I try a brownie too?
- JuliaJa, probier ihn unbedingt!Yes, you definitely should try it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brownie” translations and entries Brownie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
