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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
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
Grünkohl mit Pinkel ist ein norddeutsches Gericht.
Kale (green cabbage) with Pinkel sausage is a North German dish.
- 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..