Karamell
/kaʁaˈmɛl/neuter
The English word caramel is translated into German as Karamell. Wiktionary also lists Caramel.
Meaning: confection (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Karamell | /kaʁaˈmɛl/ | neuter |
| Caramel | neuter |
The term refers to the confection known as caramel.
Which one should you use?
Karamell is the standard German spelling for the confection. The spelling Caramel is often used in German to denote the French-style or international spelling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Karamell is Karamelle.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaʁaˈmɛl/
Did you know?
- German speakers distinguish Karamell from gebrannte Mandeln, which are cinnamon-sugar almonds sold at Christmas markets despite using a very similar sugar-heating process.
- In German, the word Karamell can refer to both a hard candy and a liquid sauce, whereas English speakers often use 'toffee' to specifically describe the harder version.
- The German spelling Karamell with a 'K' follows the standard rule of 'Germanizing' foreign loanwords to fit local phonetic rules.
Examples in context
- Eis mit Karamell mag ich nicht.I don't like ice cream with caramel on it.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for ice cream with Karamell.Tatoeba #8098081 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4047535 by Lepotdeterre
- Wer kann mir ein Rezept für Karamell-Macarons geben?Who can give me a recipe for caramel macarons?This sentence is a request for a recipe for macarons using Karamell.Tatoeba #353403 by MUIRIEL, translation #10782386 by sundown
- In der Konditorei hätte ich gerne eine Torte mit Karamellstücken, bitte.In the bakery, I would like a cake with caramel bits, please.
- Welche Aromen sind in diesem Eis? Ist Karamell eins davon?What flavors are in this ice cream? Is caramel one of them?
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are at a small dessert cafe.
- FelixIst das Karamell sehr süß?Is the caramel very sweet?
- SarahJa, das Karamell schmeckt toll.Yes, the caramel tastes great.
- FelixIch möchte auch etwas mit Karamell probieren.I want to try something with caramel too.
- SarahDann bestellen wir einfach zwei Portionen.Then let's just order two portions.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caramel” translations and entries Karamell, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
