worst
/ʋɔrst/masculine
The Dutch word for sausage is worst.
The term refers to food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing. You can use specific varieties such as snackworst for a snack sausage or Rookworst for smoked sausage.
Meaning: a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing (noun)
Which one should you use?
While worst is the general term for sausage, the diminutive form worstje is often used in a culinary context to denote a smaller, more snackable portion.
How does it change in a sentence?
The diminutive worstje is very commonly used to refer to a single small sausage or as a way to make the word sound more appetizing or casual. The plural diminutive form is worstjes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʋɔrst/
Did you know?
- When someone is completely indifferent to a situation, they might say het is me worst. This literally translates to 'it is sausage to me' but means 'I don't care'.
- Because of the word's sound, the term worst can be used in various Dutch slang expressions and idioms, often carrying a much different or even slightly vulgar connotation than the food itself.
- In certain Dutch dialects, such as those in Limburg, the pronunciation and form of the word change slightly, appearing as wósj instead of the standard worst.
Examples in context
- De worst smaakt lekker.The sausage tastes good.This sentence shows how to describe the taste of worst.Tatoeba #6169342 by PaulP, translation #12244889 by Miktsoanit
- De jongen eet een worstje.The boy eats a sausage.This sentence uses the diminutive worstje to describe a single small sausage being eaten.Tatoeba #11522326 by megamanenm, translation #9210304 by Nylez
- Ja, worst en zuurkool alsjeblieft.Yes, sausage and sauerkraut please.This sentence shows how to order worst as part of a meal.Tatoeba #7487984 by MarijnKp, translation #403128 by Ramses
- De worst is heerlijk!The sausage is delicious!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Levi and Emma are preparing lunch in their kitchen.
- LeviEmma, heb je die worst gezien?Emma, have you seen that sausage?
- EmmaNee, Levi, ik heb hem niet gezien.No, Levi, I haven't seen it.
- LeviAh, de worst ligt in de koelkast.Ah, the sausage is in the fridge.
- EmmaMooi, dan kunnen we gaan eten.Great, then we can eat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sausage” translations and entries worst, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
