kålroe
The English word 'rutabaga' is kålroe in Danish.
kålroe refers to the edible root vegetable known as a rutabaga.
Meaning: edible root (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of kål, meaning cabbage and roe, meaning turnip.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is kålroe, while the plural form is kålroer.
Did you know?
- The Danish term kålroe is a literal translation of the Italian phrase cavoli rape, meaning 'cabbages turnip'.
- In Denmark, kålroe is a traditional winter staple often used in 'stuvet kålroe', a creamy mash that mirrors the role of mashed potatoes in a meal.
- While 'roe' means 'turnip' in this context, the word 'roe' can also mean 'to row' a boat in Danish.
Examples in context
- Jeg vil gerne købe en kålroe.I would like to buy a rutabaga.
- En kålroe er god i en suppe.A rutabaga is good in a soup.
- Har vi en kålroe i køleskabet?Do we have a rutabaga in the refrigerator?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking at a recipe in the kitchen.
- LucasSkal vi bruge en kålroe til opskriften?Should we use a rutabaga for the recipe?
- EmmaJa, det står der i opskriften.Yes, it says so in the recipe.
- LucasJeg henter den lige i grøntafdelingen.I will go grab it in the produce section.
- EmmaDet er en god idé, Lucas.That is a good idea, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rutabaga” translations and entries kålroe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kålroe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
