Knödel

dumpling

noun KNOE-del Rare

Usage Note

Knödel are round boiled dumplings central to South German and Austrian cuisine, made from bread (Semmelknödel) or potato (Kartoffelknödel). Served as a side dish with roasts and gravy. The North German equivalent is Kloß (pl. Klöße).

Examples

"Zum Rinderbraten werden Rotkohl und Knödel gereicht."

Natural Translation

Red cabbage and dumplings are served with the beef roast.

Literal Translation

With-the beef-roast are red-cabbage and dumplings served.

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