How to Say “I Am a Donut” in German

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Ich bin ein Krapfen
To say "I am a donut" in German, use Ich bin ein Krapfen.
This phrase is a literal statement used to declare that the speaker is a fried dough pastry.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Ich (I), bin (am), ein (a) and Krapfen (donut/pastry).

How does it change in a sentence?

In this sentence, ein is the masculine nominative indefinite article, which matches the masculine gender of the noun Krapfen.

Did you know?

  • Unlike the American donut, a Krapfen is typically a filled ball of dough without a hole in the middle.
  • The word Krapfen has a surprising linguistic relative in English: the word 'grape'.
  • While Krapfen is common in the south, Germans in the north often use the word Berliner for this type of donut.

Examples in context

  • Keine Sorge, ich bin ein Krapfen.
    Don't worry, I am a donut.
  • Glaub mir, ich bin ein Krapfen.
    Believe me, I am a donut.

Example conversation

Felix is wearing a donut costume at a party.

  1. Felix

    Hallo Julia, ich bin ein Krapfen!
    Hello Julia, I am a donut!
  2. Julia

    Du siehst lustig aus, Felix.
    You look funny, Felix.
  3. Felix

    Ja, ich bin ein Krapfen.
    Yes, I am a donut.
  4. Julia

    Das Kostüm ist toll.
    The costume is great.

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