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Rosenkohl

Brussels sprouts

noun ROH-zen-kohl Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: compound: Rosen- (roses) + Kohl (cabbage), named for rose-like appearance

Usage Note

Rosenkohl is masculine: der Rosenkohl. It is a popular winter vegetable in Germany, often cooked with bacon or cream. The plural Rosenkohle is rare; the word is usually used as a mass noun or with a number.

Examples

"Rosenkohl schmeckt besonders gut, wenn er kurz angebraten wird."

Natural Translation

Brussels sprouts taste especially good when briefly pan-fried.

Literal Translation

Brussels sprouts taste especially good when they are briefly fried.

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