Tomatensoße
/toˈmaːtn̩ˌzoːsə/
The English phrase "tomato sauce" is translated into German as Tomatensoße.
Tomatensoße refers to a savory sauce made primarily from tomatoes, used as a condiment or a base for cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound noun made of Tomaten (tomatoes) and Soße (sauce).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Tomatensoße is Tomatensoßen.
How do you pronounce it?
/toˈmaːtn̩ˌzoːsə/
Did you know?
- In Southern Germany, particularly in Swabia, Tomatensoße is traditionally paired with Spätzle egg noodles rather than Italian pasta.
- The word Soße is a loanword from the French word 'sauce'. This reflects the heavy influence of French haute cuisine on the German culinary vocabulary during the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The term Soße is not just for tomato sauce, as it can also refer to the natural gravy or juices left in a pan after roasting meat.
Examples in context
- Erwärmen Sie Öl in einer Pfanne, braten Sie Ingwer und Knoblauch einige Sekunden lang. Geben Sie dann Kartoffeln, Tomatensoße, Sojasoße, Pimentsoße und nach Belieben etwas Salz und Pfeffer hinzu.Heat some oil in a pan and fry some ginger and garlic for a few seconds. Then add tomato sauce, soy sauce and pimiento sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.This sentence shows how to add Tomatensoße to a pan along with other ingredients.Tatoeba #1701506 by al_ex_an_der, translation #9464825 by sundown
- Kinder mögen gern Nudeln mit Tomatensoße.Kids love pasta in tomato sauce.This sentence illustrates a common preference for pasta with Tomatensoße.Tatoeba #383249 by Ole, translation #501195 by swagner
- In Österreich isst man oft Paradeissauce zu Fleischgerichten.In Austria, tomato sauce is often eaten with meat dishes.
- Ich brauche noch etwas Tomatensoße für die Pasta.I still need some tomato sauce for the pasta.
Example conversation
Lukas and Sarah are planning their dinner in the kitchen.
- LukasMöchtest du heute Nudeln mit Tomatensoße essen?Would you like to eat pasta with tomato sauce today?
- SarahJa, das klingt sehr lecker, Lukas.Yes, that sounds very delicious, Lukas.
- LukasSoll ich die Tomatensoße selbst kochen?Should I cook the tomato sauce myself?
- SarahGerne, deine selbstgemachte Soße ist die beste.Gladly, your homemade sauce is the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Tomatensoße, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Tomatensoße, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
