Schokoladenkuchen
[ʃokoˈlaːdn̩ˌkuːxn̩]masculine
The English phrase "chocolate cake" is translated into German as Schokoladenkuchen.
The term is used to describe a cake that contains chocolate.
Meaning: cake containing chocolate (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Schokoladenkuchen is a compound word consisting of Schokolade, meaning chocolate and Kuchen, meaning cake.
How does it change in a sentence?
Schokoladenkuchen is a masculine noun, meaning the indefinite article used with it is ein (ein Schokoladenkuchen).
When do people say it?
A famous example of a traditional Viennese chocolate cake is the Sachertorte, which is made with apricot jam and a dark chocolate glaze.
Did you know?
- The word Schokolade actually comes from the Nahuatl word 'xocolatl', which was the bitter, spiced chocolate drink consumed by the Aztecs.
- In Germany, 'Kaffee und Kuchen' is a nearly sacred afternoon ritual. Serving Schokoladenkuchen as part of this ritual is a common way to host friends between 3 and 4 in the afternoon.
- The 'n' in Schokoladenkuchen is a fugen-n, a connecting element used in German compound nouns to glue two words together smoothly.
Examples in context
- Komm und iss Schokoladenkuchen!Come and eat some chocolate cake.This sentence is useful for practicing the imperative command to eat Schokoladenkuchen.Tatoeba #8142276 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10665294 by sundown
- Komm her und iss Schokoladenkuchen!Come here and eat chocolate cake!Tatoeba #8142269 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4982177 by kinoko
- Ich möchte ein Stück Schokoladenkuchen.I want a piece of chocolate cake.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a piece of Schokoladenkuchen.Tatoeba #6046654 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2015202 by CK
- Ich hätte gern ein Stück Schokoladenkuchen, bitte.I would like a piece of chocolate cake, please.
- Können Sie mir ein Stück Schokotorte empfehlen?Can you recommend a piece of chocolate cake?
- Ich habe gestern einen köstlichen Schokokuchen gebacken.I baked a delicious chocolate cake yesterday.
- Gibt es hier verschiedene Torten, einschließlich Schokoladenkuchen?Are there different cakes here, including chocolate cake?
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Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are in the kitchen after a meal.
- LauraMaximilian, möchtest du etwas Schokoladenkuchen?Maximilian, would you like some chocolate cake?
- MaximilianJa, der Schokoladenkuchen sieht lecker aus!Yes, the chocolate cake looks delicious!
- LauraIch gebe dir ein großes Stück.I will give you a large piece.
- MaximilianDanke, Laura, du bist sehr lieb.Thanks, Laura, you are very sweet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate cake” translations and entries Schokoladenkuchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schokoladenkuchen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
