knoflookbrood
neuter
The English phrase garlic bread is translated into Dutch as knoflookbrood.
The term refers to bread topped with garlic.
Meaning: bread topped with garlic (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of knoflook (garlic) and brood (bread).
How does it change in a sentence?
The diminutive form knoflookbroodjes is frequently used in restaurants to refer to small portions of garlic bread served as a side dish or appetizer.
Did you know?
- In the Netherlands, knoflookbrood is often categorized as a borrelhapje, a unique type of salty snack specifically designed to be eaten while drinking alcohol during social hours.
- While knoflookbrood is common in Dutch 'Italian' restaurants, this butter-heavy version is an Anglo-American invention and is rarely found in actual traditional Italian cuisine.
- While it sounds like a standard food item, the word knoflook contains the Dutch word look, which is a linguistic fossil for 'garlic bulb'.
Examples in context
- Ik zou graag wat knoflookbrood willen bestellen, alstublieft.I would like to order some garlic bread, please.
- Heb je zin in knoflookbrood?Do you feel like having some garlic bread?
- Ik wil graag knoflookbrood bestellen.I would like to order garlic bread.
- Is het knoflookbrood nog warm?Is the garlic bread still warm?
- We hebben vers knoflookbrood gekocht.We bought fresh garlic bread.
Example conversation
Levi and Lisa are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- LeviZullen we knoflookbrood bij de pasta bestellen?Shall we order garlic bread with the pasta?
- LisaJa, dat klinkt erg lekker, Levi.Yes, that sounds very tasty, Levi.
- LeviIk bestel het meteen voor ons.I will order it for us right away.
- LisaDank je wel, dat is lief van je.Thank you, that is sweet of you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “garlic bread” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
