Omelett
/ɔmˈlɛt/neuter
The German word for omelette is Omelett.
Omelett refers to the dish made with beaten eggs.
Meaning: dish made with beaten eggs (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Omelett is a neuter noun, so the definite article is das (e.g., das Omelett). The plural form of the noun is Omelette.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔmˈlɛt/
Did you know?
- If you order a 'Bauernomelett' in a German bakery or cafe, you are not just ordering an egg dish, but one specifically styled after a traditional farmer's hearty breakfast.
- When ordering in Germany, adding the word belegt to an Omelett signifies it is topped with ingredients, as a plain Omelett is often assumed to be basic.
- The German word Omelett is a direct loanword from the French omelette. This is why the spelling and pronunciation are so similar between the two languages.
Examples in context
- Tom machte ein Omelette.Tom made an omelette.This sentence shows how to use the word Omelett in the context of making the dish.Tatoeba #6215969 by Naina, translation #6144450 by sabretou
- Kannst du ein Omelett machen?Can you cook an omelette?This sentence is a way to ask if someone can cook an Omelett.Tatoeba #12626936 by Waldelfe, translation #2195123 by Hybrid
- Könnt ihr ein Omelett machen?Can you make an omelette?This sentence is a way to ask a group of people if they can make an Omelett.Tatoeba #12626937 by Waldelfe, translation #12199549 by menaud
- Ich hätte gerne ein Omelett, bitte.I would like an omelette, please.
- Könnten Sie mir ein Omelett zubereiten?Could you prepare an omelette for me?
- Ich möchte ein Omelett bestellen.I would like to order an omelette.
- Kann ich ein Omelett bekommen?Can I get an omelette?
- Ich will 'n Omelett, bitte.I want an omelette, please.
- Könntest du mir ein Omelett machen?Could you make me an omelette?
- Ich bestell' mal 'n Omelett.I'll order an omelette.
- Gib mir mal ein Omelett, okay?Give me an omelette, okay?
- Ich hätte gerne ein KäseomelettI would like a cheese omelette
- Könnte ich bitte ein Gemüseomelett bekommen?Could I please get a vegetable omelette?
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Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are deciding what to eat for breakfast.
- FelixMöchtest du ein Omelett?Would you like an omelette?
- SarahJa, das klingt gut.Yes, that sounds good.
- FelixSoll ich Käse hinein tun?Should I put cheese in it?
- SarahJa, bitte, Felix.Yes, please, Felix.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “omelette” translations and entries Omelett, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Omelett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
