Spaghetti
/ʃpaˈɡɛti/feminine, plural
The English word spaghetti is translated into German as Spaghetti. Wiktionary also lists Spagetti.
Meaning: type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti | /ʃpaˈɡɛti/ /spaˈɡɛti/ |
feminine, plural |
| Spagetti | feminine, plural |
The word refers to a type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.
How does it change in a sentence?
In German, Spaghetti is treated as a plural noun. This means it takes the plural article die and requires plural verb forms.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʃpaˈɡɛti/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often try to use Spaghetti as a singular mass noun, but in German it is grammatically plural and requires plural agreement.
Did you know?
- German speakers sometimes use the term Spaghetti-Western to describe a specific genre of films, regardless of whether pasta actually appears on screen.
- In Germany, Spaghetti are often served with Ketchup as a common quick meal for children, a practice that would be considered a culinary crime in Italy.
- The word Spaghetti is a loanword that retains its Italian plural identity, unlike many other foreign words that are adapted to German singular/plural rules.
Examples in context
- Er hat Spaghetti gemacht.He made spaghetti.Tatoeba #10041468 by wolfgangth, translation #2868028 by Amastan
- Die Spaghetti sind Spitze!This spaghetti is top-notch!Tatoeba #12492466 by Waldelfe, translation #12913305 by sundown
- Tom wollte Spaghetti essen.Tom wanted to eat spaghetti.Tatoeba #11810343 by Naina, translation #6660682 by CK
- Ich hätte gerne Spaghetti mit Tomatensoße, bitte.I would like spaghetti with tomato sauce, please.
- Könnten Sie mir Nudeln mit Fleischbällchen servieren?Could you serve me pasta with meatballs?
- Hast du Lust auf Spaghetti? Ich kann eine leckere Bolognesesoße machen.Do you feel like having spaghetti? I can make a delicious Bolognese sauce.
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MaximilianLaura, was sollen wir kochen?Laura, what should we cook?
- LauraHast du Lust auf Spaghetti?Do you feel like having spaghetti?
- MaximilianJa, Spaghetti klingt super!Yes, spaghetti sounds great!
- LauraDann hole ich die Nudeln.Then I will get the pasta.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spaghetti” translations and entries Spaghetti, Spagetti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Spaghetti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
