jordbær med fløde
/ˈjorˌbɛr mɛð fløːðə/word by word
The English phrase 'strawberries and cream' is translated into Danish as jordbær med fløde.
To emphasize the seasonal nature of this treat, you may also see the phrase sommertidens jordbær og fløde, which means 'strawberries and cream of summertime'.
Meaning: dish (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase jordbær med fløde literally translates to 'strawberries with cream'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase jordbær med fløde, the word jordbær functions as the plural form for strawberry, although the singular and plural forms are identical in Danish.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjorˌbɛr mɛð fløːðə/
When do people say it?
In Denmark, jordbær med fløde is a quintessential summer treat that is typically enjoyed when local strawberries are in season.
Did you know?
- The word jordbær is a cognate of the Old English 'eorþberġe', meaning that English speakers once described strawberries as 'earth berries' just as the Danes do today.
Examples in context
- Vil du have nogle jordbær og fløde til dessert?Would you like some strawberries and cream for dessert?
- Skal jeg finde opskriften på jordbærmadder og flødeskum?Should I find the recipe for strawberry sandwiches with whipped cream?
- Jeg vil gerne have jordbær med fløde.I would like strawberries and cream.
- Er der jordbær med fløde til dessert?Is there strawberries and cream for dessert?
- Vi spiste jordbær med fløde i haven.We ate strawberries and cream in the garden.
Example conversation
Emma and Mikkel are deciding on a dessert at a cafe.
- EmmaSkal vi dele en portion jordbær med fløde?Shall we share a serving of strawberries and cream?
- MikkelJa, det lyder som en rigtig god idé.Yes, that sounds like a really good idea.
- EmmaJeg bestiller det til os nu, Mikkel.I will order it for us now, Mikkel.
- MikkelTak, Emma, det bliver lækkert.Thanks, Emma, it will be delicious.
