Kartoffelpüree
/kaʁˈtɔfl̩pyˌʁeː/neuter
The English phrase mashed potatoes can be translated into German as Kartoffelpüree. Wiktionary also lists Kartoffelbrei.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kartoffelpüree | /kaʁˈtɔfl̩pyˌʁeː/ | neuter |
| Kartoffelbrei | /kaʁˈtɔfəlˌbʁaɪ̯/ | masculine |
Both Kartoffelbrei and Kartoffelpüree refer to the dish of mashed potatoes.
Which one should you use?
Kartoffelpüree sounds slightly more formal or culinary, often found on restaurant menus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Northern Germany, the term Kartoffelmus is used. In Southern Germany and Austria, you may hear the term Erdäpfelpüree.
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, mashed potatoes is a plural phrase, but the German terms Kartoffelbrei and Kartoffelpüree are typically used in the singular to refer to the dish as a whole.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaʁˈtɔfl̩pyˌʁeː/
Did you know?
- In Southern Germany and Austria, the word for potato is Erdapfel, which literally means 'earth apple'.
- The word Püree in Kartoffelpüree is actually a loanword from French, following the high-society culinary trends of the 19th century.
- In some German regions, mashed potatoes are served as Stampfkartoffeln, referring to the action of 'stamping' or mashing them with a tool.
Examples in context
- Isst du gern Kartoffelbrei?Do you like mashed potatoes?The sentence is useful for asking if someone likes the dish using Kartoffelbrei.Tatoeba #6203528 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5813922 by Hybrid
- Tom mag kein Kartoffelpüree.Tom doesn't like mashed potatoes.The sentence is useful for saying someone does not like the dish using Kartoffelpüree.Tatoeba #5489628 by wolfgangth, translation #5485956 by CK
- Hättest du gerne mehr Kartoffelbrei?Would you like more mashed potatoes?The sentence is useful for offering more of the dish using Kartoffelbrei.Tatoeba #7369674 by Yorwba, translation #1815700 by cathrynm
- Als Beilage servieren wir Ihnen köstliches Kartoffelpüree.As a side dish, we serve you delicious mashed potatoes.
- Kannst du bitte Kartoffelbrei als Beilage machen?Can you please make mashed potatoes as a side dish?
- In Bayern isst man gerne Erdäpfelpüree.In Bavaria, people enjoy mashed potatoes.
- Kartoffelmus ist in Norddeutschland ein beliebtes Gericht.Mashed potatoes are a popular dish in northern Germany.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lukas is cooking dinner for Laura.
- LauraWie schmeckt das Kartoffelpüree?How does the mashed potatoes taste?
- LukasDas Kartoffelpüree ist sehr lecker.The mashed potatoes are very delicious.
- LauraMöchtest du mehr davon, Lukas?Would you like more of it, Lukas?
- LukasJa, bitte, es ist toll.Yes, please, it is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mashed potatoes” translations and entries Kartoffelpüree, Kartoffelbrei, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Kartoffelbrei, Kartoffelpüree, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
