Maisbrot
The English phrase 'cornbread' is Maisbrot in German.
Maisbrot refers to bread made from cornmeal.
Meaning: bread made from cornmeal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Mais (corn/maize) and Brot (bread).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Maisbrot is Maisbrote.
Did you know?
- In German, the word Mais is a loanword from the Spanish 'maíz', which itself came from the indigenous Taino word 'mahiz'. This reflects the historical route of corn traveling from the Americas to Europe via Spain.
- Because the German concept of Brot is so tied to rye and sourdough, a sweet American-style Maisbrot might be perceived by a local as a cake rather than bread.
- In Germany, 'Mais' is often associated with canned goods or processed food rather than the rustic, homemade imagery an English speaker might associate with 'cornbread'.
Examples in context
- Maisbrot lässt sich gut in Cupcake-Formen machen.Cornbread goes well in cupcake pans.This sentence is useful for showing how Maisbrot can be prepared in cupcake pans.Tatoeba #830750 by Esperantostern, translation #830749 by papabear
- Ich habe ein Maisbrotrezept gefunden, das ich gerne mit Ihnen teilen würde.I have found a cornbread recipe that I would like to share with you.
- Das Maisbrot schmeckt sehr süß.The cornbread tastes very sweet.
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are having breakfast in the kitchen.
- SarahFelix, probier mal dieses Maisbrot.Felix, try this cornbread.
- FelixEs ist wirklich lecker, Sarah.It is really delicious, Sarah.
- SarahMöchtest du noch ein Stück?Would you like another piece?
- FelixJa, bitte, es ist sehr frisch.Yes, please, it is very fresh.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
