Nachos
masculine, plural
The German word for nachos is Nachos.
Meaning: dish (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Nachos is a masculine plural noun.
Did you know?
- Despite being a Spanish-origin word, in German it is categorized under the linguistic umbrella of 'Anglizismen' or international loanwords, treated more like an English import than a Spanish one.
- While Nachos is common, Germans often refer to them as Tortilla-Chips in supermarkets and on menus to be more descriptive.
- The capitalization of Nachos is mandatory in German because it is a noun, unlike in English where it might be written in lowercase in casual text.
Examples in context
- Entschuldigen Sie, kann ich Nachos haben?Excuse me, may I have nachos?
- Kann ich Nachos haben?Can I have nachos?
- Ich möchte gerne saure Sahne dazu.I would like sour cream on the side.
- Die Nachos sind sehr scharf.The nachos are very spicy.
- Ich möchte gerne Nachos bestellen.I would like to order nachos.
- Wir teilen uns die Nachos.We are sharing the nachos.
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- SarahSollen wir uns Nachos teilen?Should we share some nachos?
- MaximilianJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
- SarahIch nehme sie mit extra Guacamole.I'll take them with extra guacamole.
- MaximilianPerfekt, ich freue mich darauf.Perfect, I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nachos” translations and entries Nachos, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
