Ramennudeln
The English phrase ramen noodles is Ramennudeln in German.
This phrase refers to wheat noodles that are typically served in a Japanese soup.
Which one should you use?
While Ramennudeln specifically describes the noodles, the word Ramen is often used alone, particularly on menus, to refer to the entire dish.
How does it change in a sentence?
Ramennudeln is a compound noun that follows the plural declension pattern for feminine nouns. In the plural, it is used with the definite article die (e.g., die Ramennudeln). If you are referring to a single noodle, the singular form is Ramennudel.
Did you know?
- Because Nudeln is a general term for all pasta, a German speaker might describe Italian pasta as italienische Nudeln and ramen as japanische Nudeln.
- The word Nudel shares a root with the word kneten 'to knead', reflecting the physical process of making the dough.
- In some German regions, the word Nudeln traditionally referred specifically to homemade dumplings rather than long Asian-style noodles.
Examples in context
- Ich hätte gerne Ramen-Nudeln mit Gemüse, bitte.I would like ramen noodles with vegetables, please.
- Gibt es eine vegane Option für Ramen?Is there a vegan option for ramen?
- Ich esse heute Ramennudeln zum Mittagessen.I am eating ramen noodles for lunch today.
- Diese Ramennudeln schmecken sehr gut.These ramen noodles taste very good.
- Möchtest du auch Ramennudeln bestellen?Do you also want to order ramen noodles?
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- HannahIch habe Lust auf Ramennudeln.I feel like having ramen noodles.
- MaximilianDie Ramennudeln hier sind wirklich fantastisch.The ramen noodles here are really fantastic.
- HannahSollen wir zwei Portionen bestellen?Should we order two portions?
- MaximilianJa, das ist eine gute Idee.Yes, that is a good idea.
