Roggenbrot
/ˈʁɔɡən.bʁoːt/
The English phrase "rye bread" is translated into German as Roggenbrot.
Roggenbrot refers to bread made specifically with flour from rye grain.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of Roggen, meaning rye and Brot, meaning bread.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the northern regions of Germany, such as Berlin and Hamburg, the term Roggenstulle is used to refer to a slice of rye bread topped with various ingredients. In southern Germany, including Bavaria, the term Schwarzbrot is commonly used to refer to rye bread.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is neuter, so it takes the article das. The plural form is Roggenbrote.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʁɔɡən.bʁoːt/. The stress is on the 1 of 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Germany, Roggenbrot is often paired with Mett, a raw minced pork seasoned with salt and pepper, as a traditional hearty snack.
- While Roggenbrot is the general term, Germany has a legal 'Bread Register' and strict standards for what can be labeled as a specific type of bread to prevent misleading consumers.
- Unlike in the US, where 'rye bread' is often a light-colored blend, a traditional German Roggenbrot can be made of 100% rye and contain no wheat at all.
Examples in context
- Sie hat Roggenbrot gekauft.She bought some rye bread.This sentence is useful for seeing the word used in a simple past tense context.Tatoeba #2301773 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2300577 by Hybrid
- Kwass ist ein fermentiertes Getränk aus Roggenbrot, das in den meisten slawischen Ländern beliebt ist.Kvass is a fermented beverage made from rye bread that's popular in most Slavic countries.This sentence shows how the word can be used to describe the base of a fermented beverage.Tatoeba #12840120 by Yorwba, translation #6620561 by Hybrid
- Guten Tag, ich hätte gerne ein Roggenbrot, bitte.Good day, I would like to have a rye bread, please.
- Das Roggenbrot schmeckt sehr frisch.The rye bread tastes very fresh.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are in a bakery.
- HannahKaufst du heute ein Roggenbrot?Are you buying a rye bread today?
- FelixJa, Hannah, ich nehme dieses hier.Yes, Hannah, I will take this one.
- HannahEs sieht gut aus.It looks good.
- FelixIch hoffe, es schmeckt.I hope it tastes good.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Roggenbrot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
