Eistüte
The English phrase "ice cream cone" is translated into German as Eistüte.
Eistüte refers to a cone filled with ice cream.
Meaning: cone filled with ice cream (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Eis (meaning ice or ice cream) and Tüte (meaning cone, bag or paper cone).
How does it change in a sentence?
Eistüte is a feminine noun, so you would use the indefinite article eine when referring to one. The plural form of Eistüte is Eistüten.
Did you know?
- German ice cream parlors often offer Spaghettieis, which is vanilla ice cream pressed through a noodle press to look like pasta, often served in a bowl rather than an Eistüte.
- In some regional dialects, particularly in the south, people might use the word Hörnchen (meaning 'little horn') instead of Tüte to describe the cone shape.
- While Eistüte is the standard term, you will often hear Germans use the word Waffel (meaning 'waffle') to specify a crunchy cone over a paper one.
Examples in context
- Jane wollte eine Eistüte.Jane wanted an ice cream cone.This sentence shows how to express that someone wanted an Eistüte.Tatoeba #893295 by samueldora, translation #53801 by CN
- Maria schleckt an einer Eistüte.Mary is licking an ice cream cone.This sentence is useful for describing the action of licking an Eistüte.Tatoeba #1692847 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1487100 by Spamster
- Könnte ich eine Eistüte haben?Could I have an ice cream cone?
- Darf ich um eine Eistüte bitten?May I request an ice cream cone?
- Kann ich eine Eiswaffel haben?Can I have an ice cream cone?
- Ich nehme eine Eiswaffel.I'll take an ice cream cone.
- Eine Eistüte mit Schokoladeneis, bitteAn ice cream cone with chocolate ice cream, please.
- Die Eistüte ist mir zu groß.The ice cream cone is too big for me.
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are at an ice cream parlor.
- SarahMöchtest du eine Eistüte oder einen Becher?Would you like an ice cream cone or a cup?
- JulianIch nehme lieber eine Eistüte.I would prefer an ice cream cone.
- SarahWelche Sorte soll ich für dich nehmen?Which flavor should I get for you?
- JulianErdbeere wäre super, danke Sarah!Strawberry would be great, thanks Sarah!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
