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Kohl

Cabbage

In German

Kohl

koːl

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Coal
In English means: "A combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found in underground deposits and widely used as fuel"
Actually means
Kohl
Cabbage
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Memory TipGerman 'Kohl' is a healthy 'cabbage' for your plate, not 'coal' for your fire! You eat 'Kohl', you don't burn it.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Grünkohl mit Pinkel ist ein norddeutsches Gericht.

    Kale (green cabbage) with Pinkel sausage is a North German dish.

  2. 2

    Für den Krautsalat brauche ich einen frischen Kopf Kohl.

    For the coleslaw, I need a fresh head of cabbage.

FAQ

How do you say "Cabbage" in German?

"Cabbage" in German is "Kohl" (koːl). Example: Grünkohl mit Pinkel ist ein norddeutsches Gericht..

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