Erdnussbutter
/ˈeːɐ̯tnʊsˌbʊtɐ/
The German word for peanut butter is Erdnussbutter.
Erdnussbutter refers to a creamy or crunchy paste made from ground roasted peanuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Erdnuss (peanut) and Butter (butter).
How does it change in a sentence?
Erdnussbutter is a feminine noun, so you use the indefinite article eine and the definite article die. When using peanut butter as an attribute for another noun, such as a sandwich, it is often combined into a single compound noun like Erdnussbutterbrot.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeːɐ̯tnʊsˌbʊtɐ/
Did you know?
- If a German speaker refers to Erdnussmus, they are describing a nut paste that often contains no added salt or sugar, unlike commercial Erdnussbutter.
- The word Erdnuss is a compound of 'earth' and 'nut', a literal description of the plant's unique way of growing fruit underground.
- In German food labeling, stückig is used for 'crunchy' peanut butter, which literally translates to 'piecey' or 'containing pieces'.
Examples in context
- Tom aß ein Erdnussbutterbrot.Tom ate a peanut butter sandwich.This sentence shows how to use Erdnussbutter in a compound noun for a sandwich.Tatoeba #8035814 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6608779 by Hybrid
- Du magst Erdnussbutter, oder?You like peanut butter, don't you?This sentence shows how to use Erdnussbutter in a question about preferences.Tatoeba #8726980 by Melang, translation #4011642 by CK
- Die Erdnußbutter ist im Angebot.Peanut butter is on sale.This sentence shows how to use Erdnussbutter when discussing a sale.Tatoeba #12445984 by Waldelfe, translation #9073836 by CK
- Kannst du mir bitte das Glas Erdnussbutter reichen?Can you please pass me the jar of peanut butter?
- Sollen wir heute Peanutbutter-Sandwiches zum Mittagessen machen?Should we make peanut butter sandwiches for lunch today?
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Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- LukasHast du noch Erdnussbutter im Schrank?Do you still have peanut butter in the cupboard?
- LauraJa, hinter den Cornflakes steht ein Glas.Yes, there is a jar behind the cornflakes.
- LukasSuper, ich möchte Erdnussbutter auf meinen Toast.Great, I want peanut butter on my toast.
- LauraIch nehme auch ein bisschen davon.I'll have a bit of it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Erdnussbutter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
