Tomatensaft

tomato juice

noun toh-MAH-ten-zahft Rare

Origin: compound: Tomaten (tomatoes) + Saft (juice)

Usage Note

Tomatensaft is masculine: der Tomatensaft. Famous for being one of the most ordered drinks on Lufthansa flights — altitude apparently enhances the umami taste. Drunk with salt, pepper, and sometimes a dash of Tabasco in Germany.

Examples

"Im Flugzeug bestelle ich immer einen Tomatensaft mit Pfeffer."

Natural Translation

On the plane I always order tomato juice with pepper.

Literal Translation

On the plane I always order a tomato juice with pepper.

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