Blumenkohl
/ˈbluːmənkoːl/masculine
The English word cauliflower is Blumenkohl in German. Wiktionary also lists Karfiol.
Meaning: vegetable (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blumenkohl | /ˈbluːmənkoːl/ | masculine |
| Karfiol | /kaʁˈfi̯oːl/ | Austria, masculine |
Blumenkohl is the most common and widely used term for this vegetable in standard German. Occasionally, you may hear the nickname Türkenblume used in reference to cauliflower.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Karfiol is more common in Austria and southern Germany.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, Blumenkohl changes to den Blumenkohl when it is the direct object of a sentence. The genitive singular form is des Blumenkohls.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbluːmənkoːl/
Did you know?
- The term Karfiol sounds quite different from the standard German name, but it shares the same linguistic roots as the Italian word cavolfiore, which also combines 'cabbage' and 'flower'.
- In traditional German cuisine, Blumenkohl is often served with a Béchamel sauce, a combination so common it is a staple of home cooking.
- In German, the word Kohl is used as a general term for many brassicas, meaning that Blumenkohl is part of a wider family of 'cabbages'.
Examples in context
- Blumenkohl und Brokkoli ähneln sich.Cauliflower and broccoli are similar.This sentence is useful for comparing Blumenkohl and broccoli.Tatoeba #10130512 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10130283 by tatoebashrek
- Broccoli mag ich, aber ich hasse Blumenkohl.I like broccoli, but I hate cauliflower.This sentence expresses a preference between broccoli and Blumenkohl.Tatoeba #2700271 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2700254 by CK
- Ich mag Blumenkohl.I like cauliflower.This sentence expresses a liking for Blumenkohl.Tatoeba #12912576 by Waldelfe, translation #6922491 by CK
- In einem Blumenkohlrezept benötigen Sie frischen Blumenkohl.In a cauliflower recipe, you will need fresh cauliflower.
- Lass uns heute Abend gebratenen Karfiol zubereiten.Let's prepare fried cauliflower tonight.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are planning their dinner in the kitchen.
- JuliaJulian, kauf bitte einen Blumenkohl.Julian, please buy a cauliflower.
- JulianSoll ich auch Brokkoli mitbringen?Should I also bring broccoli?
- JuliaJa, das wäre toll.Yes, that would be great.
- JulianAlles klar, ich mache mich auf den Weg.All right, I'm on my way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cauliflower” translations and entries Blumenkohl, Karfiol, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Blumenkohl, Karfiol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
