Schokoladeneis
Chocolate ice cream in German is Schokoladeneis.
The phrase refers to a frozen dessert made from cream and cocoa or chocolate.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Schokoladeneis is a compound of Schokolade (chocolate) and Eis (ice/ice cream).
How does it change in a sentence?
Schokoladeneis is a neuter noun and therefore takes the article das.
Did you know?
- The word 'Schokolade' is a loanword from the Spanish 'chocolate', which itself traces back to the Nahuatl 'xocolātl'.
- While Schokoladeneis is popular, Germans often pair it with heiße Kirschen (hot cherries) to create a contrast of temperatures and flavors.
- The linking 'n' in Schokoladeneis is a grammatical filler known as a 'Fugenlaut'. It is not part of the word 'Schokolade' itself but acts as a phonetic bridge to make the compound easier to pronounce.
Examples in context
- Ich mag kein Schokoladeneis.I don't like chocolate ice cream.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike of Schokoladeneis.Tatoeba #10116150 by wolfgangth, translation #6980634 by Eccles17
- Ich esse gern Schokoladeneis.I like chocolate ice cream!This sentence is useful for expressing that you enjoy eating Schokoladeneis.Tatoeba #926641 by Sudajaengi, translation #855364 by pirytm
- Am allerliebsten mag ich Schokoladeneis.Chocolate ice cream is my favourite.This sentence is useful for stating that Schokoladeneis is your favorite.Tatoeba #10556873 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10592633 by sundown
- Ein Schälchen Schokoladeneis, bitte.A bowl of chocolate ice cream, please
- Kann ich Schoko-Eis haben?Can I have some chocolate ice cream?
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are at an ice cream parlor.
- LukasWelches Eis möchtest du haben, Laura?Which ice cream would you like to have, Laura?
- LauraIch nehme eine Kugel Schokoladeneis.I'll take one scoop of chocolate ice cream.
- LukasGute Wahl, das ist hier sehr lecker.Good choice, it is very delicious here.
- LauraStimmt, Schokoladeneis ist einfach das Beste.True, chocolate ice cream is simply the best.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Schokoladeneis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
