Sauerkraut
/ˈzaʊ̯ɐkʁaʊ̯t/neuter
The English phrase sauerkraut is Sauerkraut in German. If unsure, use Sauerkraut. Wiktionary also lists Sauerkohl.
Meaning: a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sauerkraut | /ˈzaʊ̯ɐkʁaʊ̯t/ | neuter |
| Sauerkohl | masculine |
The word refers to a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Sauerkraut is a compound of sauer (sour) and Kraut (herb, cabbage or greens).
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun Sauerkraut takes the article das (das Sauerkraut).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈzaʊ̯ɐkʁaʊ̯t/
Did you know?
- Despite the global association of Sauerkraut with Germany, the practice of fermenting cabbage actually originated in China.
- The term 'Kraut' has been used as a derogatory slang term for German soldiers by Allied forces during both World Wars.
- The German word Kraut is a distant relative of the English word 'grass', both deriving from a root meaning 'to grow'.
Examples in context
- Ich aß jeden Morgen eine große Schüssel Sauerkraut.I ate a big bowl of sauerkraut, every single morning.The sentence is useful for describing a morning eating habit using Sauerkraut.Tatoeba #10050035 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10048479 by espamatics
- Die wenigsten Deutschen, die ich kenne, mögen Sauerkraut.Hardly any Germans that I know like sauerkraut.The sentence is useful for expressing that few Germans like Sauerkraut.Tatoeba #641250 by BraveSentry, translation #5141726 by Catriona
- Ich mag Sauerkraut.I like sauerkraut.The sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for Sauerkraut.Tatoeba #3390318 by Manfredo, translation #3390253 by _undertoad
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Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- FelixHannah, was wollen wir heute kochen?Hannah, what do we want to cook today?
- HannahHaben wir noch etwas Sauerkraut im Kühlschrank?Do we still have some sauerkraut in the fridge?
- FelixJa, ich habe gestern Sauerkraut gekauft.Yes, I bought sauerkraut yesterday.
- HannahPerfekt, dann koche ich das heute.Perfect, then I will cook that today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauerkraut” translations and entries Sauerkraut, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
