Tacos
The English phrase 'tacos' is translated into German as Tacos.
Tacos refers to traditional Mexican dishes consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla folded around a filling.
Did you know?
- In German food marketing, Tacos are often categorized under mexikanische Küche, but you will frequently find them in Imbiss stands which are typically for sausages.
- In German food culture, 'Tacos' are frequently categorized under 'Tex-Mex', a culinary category that combines Texan and Mexican influences, which is distinct from authentic Mexican cuisine.
- Because 'Tacos' is a loanword from Spanish, it follows the masculine grammatical gender in German, making it 'der Taco'.
Examples in context
- Das sind keine Tacos.Those aren't tacos.This sentence is useful for identifying what something is not.Tatoeba #8056222 by Luiaard, translation #5389459 by CK
- Wenn man von Mexiko spricht, fallen einem gleich Tacos ein.Mention Mexico, and tacos come to mind.This sentence shows the strong association between Mexico and the dish.Tatoeba #640924 by samueldora, translation #31830 by CM
- Hast du Lust auf Tacos?Do you feel like having tacos?
- Ja, ich liebe Tacos!Yes, I love tacos!
- Wie möchten Sie Ihre Tacos?How would you like your tacos?
- Ich hätte gerne Tacos mit gewürztem Fleisch, bitte.I would like tacos with seasoned meat, please.
- Ich liebe Tacos mit viel Salsa.I love tacos with lots of salsa.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- JulianMöchtest du heute Abend Tacos essen?Would you like to eat tacos tonight?
- LauraJa, das klingt nach einer guten Idee!Yes, that sounds like a good idea!
- JulianSoll ich die Zutaten für dich kaufen?Should I buy the ingredients for you?
- LauraDas wäre sehr lieb von dir, Julian.That would be very sweet of you, Julian.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
