NOUN

dieKartoffel/kaʁˈtɔfl̩/potato

Kartoffel is a German noun that means potato. It is pronounced /kaʁˈtɔfl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kartoffeln".

Definitions

1.a starchy tuberous crop grown and eaten as a vegetable(food)

a.edible root vegetable, staple food

Ich esse gerne Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.—I like to eat potatoes for dinner.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Kartoffeldie Kartoffeln
Genitiveder Kartoffelder Kartoffeln
Dativeder Kartoffelden Kartoffeln
Accusativedie Kartoffeldie Kartoffeln

Frequently asked questions

What does "Kartoffel" mean in English?
"Kartoffel" means potato. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Kartoffel"?
"Kartoffel" is pronounced /kaʁˈtɔfl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Kartoffel" der, die, or das?
"Kartoffel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Kartoffel"?
The plural of "Kartoffel" is "Kartoffeln".
What part of speech is "Kartoffel"?
"Kartoffel" is a noun in German.

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