Kartoffelsalat
/kaʁˈtɔfəlzaˌlaːt/
Potato salad in German is Kartoffelsalat.
Kartoffelsalat refers to a dish made of boiled potatoes mixed with other ingredients, such as mayonnaise or vinegar.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound consisting of Kartoffel (potato) and Salat (salad).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Kartoffelsalat is Kartoffelsalate.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaʁˈtɔfəlzaˌlaːt/
Did you know?
- The word Kartoffel is sometimes used as a colloquial, slightly derogatory slang term for a stereotypical German person.
- In a traditional Swabian Kartoffelsalat, the broth used for the dressing is often the same water the potatoes were boiled in, which is called Kochwasser.
- In many parts of Germany, a traditional Kartoffelsalat is served warm or at room temperature, rather than chilled like the American version.
Examples in context
- Er isst gerne Kartoffelsalat.He likes potato salad.This sentence shows how to express a preference for Kartoffelsalat.Tatoeba #1721556 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1721091 by Spamster
- Ich esse gerne Kartoffelsalat.I like potato salad.Tatoeba #1721561 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1721095 by Spamster
- Wir haben Kartoffelsalat gegessen.We ate a potato salad.This sentence shows the use of the past tense with Kartoffelsalat.Tatoeba #2580853 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2580847 by Hybrid
- Entschuldigung, ich hätte gerne einen Kartoffelsalat, bitte.Excuse me, I would like a potato salad, please.
- Könnten Sie mir einen bayerischen Kartoffelsalat empfehlen?Could you recommend a Bavarian potato salad?
- Hätten Sie einen Kartoffelsalat ohne Mayonnaise?Do you have a potato salad without mayonnaise?
- Ich esse meinen Kartoffelsalat gerne warm. Ist das möglich?I like to eat my potato salad warm. Is that possible?
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Example conversation
Laura and Lukas are at a summer barbecue.
- LauraMöchtest du auch etwas Kartoffelsalat?Would you also like some potato salad?
- LukasJa, der Kartoffelsalat sieht sehr lecker aus.Yes, the potato salad looks very delicious.
- LauraIch habe ihn heute Morgen selbst gemacht.I made it myself this morning.
- LukasDanke, Laura, er schmeckt fantastisch!Thanks, Laura, it tastes fantastic!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Kartoffelsalat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
