A2Food
Korn
In German
Korn
kɔʁn
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano
Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
Corn
In English means: "Maize, a specific type of grain with large yellow kernels"
✅ Actually means
Korn
Grain (general), rye, a type of German schnapps
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Memory Tip
German 'Korn' is the general 'grain' for bread, or a strong drink. English 'Corn' is specifically 'maize'. Don't ask for 'Korn' if you want sweetcorn!
Example Sentences
1
Brot wird oft aus Weizen- oder Roggenkorn gebacken.
Bread is often baked from wheat or rye grain.
2
Ein Glas Korn ist ein traditionelles Getränk in einigen Regionen.
A glass of Korn (schnapps) is a traditional drink in some regions.