Roggenvollkornbrot
The English phrase "dark rye bread" is translated into German as Roggenvollkornbrot.
Roggenvollkornbrot refers specifically to a dense, dark bread made from whole rye grains. Pumpernickel is a term for a dense, dark type of rye bread.
Which one should you use?
While Roggenvollkornbrot specifies whole grain, the shorter and more common term Roggenbrot is used to refer to rye bread in general, though it may not specify that it is whole grain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the North Rhine-Westphalia region, a type of dark rye bread is known as Westfälisches Schwarzbrot.
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive case form of Roggenvollkornbrot is Roggenvollkornbrots.
Did you know?
- The word Pumpernickel is often thought to mean 'farting Nicholas' because pumpern can mean to flatulate and Nickel is a nickname for Nicholas.
- In Germany, bread is so central to the culture that the 'bread culture' is listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
- While many cultures view bread as a side dish, in Germany, a heavy 'Roggenbrot' is often the centerpiece of a meal, especially when topped with various meats and cheeses.
Examples in context
- Ich kaufe heute ein Roggenvollkornbrot.I am buying a dark rye bread today.
- Das Roggenvollkornbrot schmeckt sehr gut.The dark rye bread tastes very good.
- Möchtest du etwas Roggenvollkornbrot probieren?Would you like to try some dark rye bread?
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are in a bakery.
- MaximilianWelches Brot sollen wir nehmen, Laura?Which bread should we take, Laura?
- LauraDieses Roggenvollkornbrot sieht frisch aus.This dark rye bread looks fresh.
- MaximilianGut, ich nehme es für uns.Good, I will take it for us.
- LauraDanke, Maximilian, das ist perfekt.Thanks, Maximilian, that is perfect.
