Kartoffelbrei

mashed potato

noun kar-TOF-el-bry Rare

Usage Note

Kartoffelbrei (also Kartoffelpüree) is creamy mashed potato made with butter and milk — one of Germany's most popular side dishes. It is the go-to comfort food alongside Schnitzel, Bratwurst, or Frikadellen.

Examples

"Zum Mittagessen gibt es Schnitzel mit Kartoffelbrei."

Natural Translation

For lunch there is schnitzel with mashed potato.

Literal Translation

For lunch there-is schnitzel with potato-mash.

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