(ingemaakte) augurk
The Dutch word for pickle is (ingemaakte) augurk.
The term refers to a preserved cucumber.
Meaning: preserved cucumber (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ingemaakte augurk literally means preserved cucumber, where ingemaakte is the past participle of inmaken, meaning to preserve or to make in.
Which one should you use?
When discussing the method of preparation, note that pekelen refers specifically to brining or preserving in a salt solution, while the broader term inmaken is used for preserving in vinegar or syrup.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Flanders, the informal word zuur is commonly used to refer to pickles.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, use augurken.
Did you know?
- The word augurk may trace its distant lineage back to the Byzantine Greek term angoúrion, which means 'small cucumber'.
- In the Netherlands, augurken are a staple topping for a 'broodje kroket', a popular deep-fried meat snack on a roll.
- In Dutch culture, augurken are frequently served as a palate cleanser alongside heavy cheeses or cured meats during a 'borrel' social hour.
Examples in context
- Mag ik alsjeblieft wat extra augurken bij mijn maaltijd?Can I please have some extra pickles with my meal?
- Mag ik alsjeblieft wat extra piccalilly op mijn hamburgers?Can I please have some extra pickle relish on my hamburgers?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pickle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries augurk, CC BY-SA 4.0.
