ungesäuertes Brot
neuter
Unleavened bread is ungesäuertes Brot in German. Wiktionary also lists Derbbrot and Aschenbrot.
Meaning: bread without a raising agent (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| ungesäuertes Brot | neuter |
| Derbbrot | neuter |
| Aschenbrot | neuter |
The term refers to bread that has been made without a raising agent.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ungesäuertes is the past participle of säuern, meaning to acidify or sour, combined with the prefix un- (un-). Therefore, ungesäuertes Brot literally means un-soured bread.
Which one should you use?
ungesäuertes Brot is the general term for any bread made without leavening. In contrast, Aschenbrot refers specifically to a traditional ash bread often associated with historical scarcity or religious fasting. Derbbrot is another form for this type of bread.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used without a definite article in the nominative and accusative singular neuter, the adjective ungesäuert takes the -es ending, resulting in ungesäuertes Brot.
Did you know?
- The word Brot shares a linguistic root with the German verb brauen, meaning 'to brew'. Both words originate from a process of fermentation and seething.
- The term Aschenbrot reveals a historical baking method where dough was placed directly into hot ashes. This was often a sign of extreme poverty or strict religious observance.
Examples in context
- Ich habe ungesäuertes Brot für das Abendessen gekauft.I bought unleavened bread for dinner.
- In der Bibel wird oft ungesäuertes Brot erwähnt.Unleavened bread is often mentioned in the Bible.
- Wir essen heute Abend nur ungesäuertes Brot.We are only eating unleavened bread tonight.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Sarah are discussing a recipe in the kitchen.
- MaximilianBrauchen wir für das Rezept ungesäuertes Brot?Do we need unleavened bread for the recipe?
- SarahJa, das ist wichtig für den Geschmack.Yes, that is important for the taste.
- MaximilianWo kann ich ungesäuertes Brot kaufen?Where can I buy unleavened bread?
- SarahIch glaube, im Bioladen gibt es das.I think they have it at the organic store.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unleavened bread” translations and entries Aschenbrot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Aschenbrot, Brot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
