Cracker
/ˈkʁɛkɐ/
The English phrase "crackers" is translated into German as Cracker.
The term refers to crackers. In an informal context, you may also encounter the term Knabbereien, which refers to various snacks, including crackers.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Cracker is /ˈkʁɛkɐ/.
Did you know?
- While 'Cracker' refers to the snack, the German word Knacker sounds nearly identical but refers to a type of smoked sausage.
- In Germany, the word Cracker is almost exclusively used for the dry, salted variety. For the larger, crispbread-style crackers common in Northern Europe, Germans use the word Knäckebrot.
- The word Knäckebrot is a compound of knäcke, meaning 'crack', and Brot, meaning 'bread'. It is an adaptation of the Swedish knäckebröd.
Examples in context
- Ich esse gerne Cracker zum Käse.I like eating crackers with cheese.
- Möchtest du ein paar Cracker?Would you like some crackers?
- Die Cracker sind sehr salzig.The crackers are very salty.
Example conversation
A snack is being prepared in a kitchen.
- MaximilianHast du noch Cracker im Schrank?Do you have any crackers left in the cupboard?
- LauraJa, ich habe noch eine Packung.Yes, I still have one pack.
- MaximilianSuper, nimmst du sie mit an den Tisch?Great, will you bring them to the table?
- LauraNatürlich, ich bringe sie sofort.Of course, I will bring them immediately.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Cracker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
