Süßkartoffel

sweet potato

noun ZUESS-kar-tof-fel Rare

Origin: compound: süß (sweet) + Kartoffel (potato)

Usage Note

Süßkartoffel became mainstream in German supermarkets in the 2010s. It is feminine: die Süßkartoffel. Used in curries, wedges, soups, and purees. Despite the name, it is unrelated to the potato.

Examples

"Süßkartoffelwedges aus dem Ofen sind eine leckere Alternative zu Pommes."

Natural Translation

Sweet potato wedges from the oven are a tasty alternative to fries.

Literal Translation

Sweet potato wedges from the oven are a tasty alternative to chips.

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