Kichererbsenmehl
Gram flour in German is Kichererbsenmehl.
Kichererbsenmehl refers to a powder made from ground chickpeas used in cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Kichererbsen (chickpeas) and Mehl (flour).
How does it change in a sentence?
Kichererbsenmehl is a neuter noun and takes the article das. While the plural form Kichererbsenmehle exists, the singular is almost always used when referring to the ingredient in general.
Did you know?
- The German word for 'chickpea', Kichererbse, is an onomatopoeic nickname. It comes from the verb kichern, which means 'to giggle', because the shape of the legume resembles a small, laughing mouth.
- The word Mehl is a linguistic relative of the English word 'meal'. While 'meal' now usually means a time for eating, it originally referred to ground grain, just as Mehl does today.
- Because it is not a traditional staple of the German diet, you will rarely find Kichererbsenmehl in the main baking aisle. It is typically tucked away in the 'Bio' (organic) or 'International' sections of the supermarket.
Examples in context
- Ich brauche Kichererbsenmehl, um Pakoras zuzubereiten.I need gram flour to make pakoras.
- Hey, hast du noch Kichererbsenpulver zum Backen übrig?Hey, do you have any chickpea powder left for baking?
- Ich brauche Kichererbsenmehl für das Rezept.I need gram flour for the recipe.
- Ist Kichererbsenmehl im Supermarkt erhältlich?Is gram flour available in the supermarket?
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are in the kitchen preparing an Indian dish.
- FelixHast du das Kichererbsenmehl gekauft, Julia?Did you buy the gram flour, Julia?
- JuliaJa, es liegt in der Tüte dort.Yes, it is lying in the bag over there.
- FelixGut, dann können wir jetzt anfangen.Good, then we can start now.
- JuliaIch helfe dir gerne beim Kochen.I am happy to help you with the cooking.
