karamel
/kaː.raːˈmɛl/masculine
The English word "caramel" is karamel in Dutch.
Meaning: confection (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
karamel is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaː.raːˈmɛl/. The word has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word karamel shares its distant roots with the Latin word for 'sugar cane', making it a linguistic relative of the very ingredient that defines it.
- Dutch confectionery often distinguishes between karamel and toffee, though in English they are sometimes used interchangeably.
- Dutch coffee culture often features karamel as a syrup addition, though traditional Dutch coffee is typically served black or with milk.
Examples in context
- Wie kan me een recept voor karamelmacarons geven?Who can give me a recipe for caramel macarons?This sentence is useful for asking for a recipe that contains karamel.Tatoeba #12351276 by megamanenm, translation #10782386 by sundown
- Mag ik de karamel proeven?May I taste the caramel?
- Ik wil graag een toetje met karamel.I would like a dessert with caramel.
- Ik vind caramel heerlijk!I love caramel!
- Mag ik extra karamelsaus, alstublieft?May I have extra caramel sauce, please?
- De warme karamel smaakt heerlijk.The warm caramel tastes delicious.
- Ik heb een pot verse karamel gekocht.I bought a jar of fresh caramel.
Example conversation
Julia and Lucas are deciding on a dessert flavor at a bakery.
- JuliaWelke smaak taart wil je, Lucas?Which cake flavor do you want, Lucas?
- LucasIk heb zin in iets met karamel.I feel like something with caramel.
- JuliaDat is een goede keuze.That is a good choice.
- LucasZullen we één stuk delen?Shall we share one piece?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caramel” translations and entries karamel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries karamel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
