Bratensoße
feminine
The German word for gravy is Bratensoße. Wiktionary also lists Soße.
Meaning: sauce (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bratensoße | feminine | |
| Soße | /ˈzoːsə/ (Germany) /ˈzoːzə/ (Germany, also, common) |
feminine |
In German, you can use either Soße or Bratensoße to refer to a sauce.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Bratensoße is a compound noun consisting of Braten, meaning roast or roast meat and Soße, meaning sauce.
Which one should you use?
Soße is a general term for any kind of sauce, whereas Bratensoße specifically refers to a meat-based gravy.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are feminine nouns. The plural form of Soße is Soßen, and the plural form of Bratensoße is Bratensoßen.
Did you know?
- If you were to use the word Salsa in a German kitchen, people would assume you are talking about the spicy Mexican dip rather than a general sauce.
- While Bratensoße is the standard term, some regions use the word jus, borrowed from French, to describe a thinner, more natural meat glaze.
- In a formal German kitchen, the process of thickening a Soße is often called binden, which literally means 'to bind'.
Examples in context
- Möchten Sie etwas mehr Soße?Would you like some more gravy?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants more of the Soße.Tatoeba #2202327 by Espi, translation #62781 by CK
- Tom isst gerne Kartoffelbrei mit Bratensoße.Tom likes mashed potatoes with gravy.This sentence shows how Bratensoße is used when eating mashed potatoes.Tatoeba #10145000 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10144933 by CK
- Die Bratensoße schmeckt hervorragend.The gravy tastes excellent.
Example conversation
At a Sunday lunch table.
- SarahLukas, kannst du mir bitte die Bratensoße geben?Lukas, can you please pass me the gravy?
- LukasNatürlich, hier ist sie.Of course, here it is.
- SarahVielen Dank, sie riecht sehr gut.Thank you, it smells very good.
- LukasJa, sie ist heute besonders lecker.Yes, it is especially delicious today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gravy” translations and entries Bratensoße, Soße, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
