German NOUN A2 Rank 18130
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Meanings
A ground-meat sauce that originally comes from Bologna and is traditionally served with pasta. Often referred to briefly as "Bolo".
example
Für die Kinder koche ich heute Spaghetti Bolognese.
I'm making spaghetti Bolognese for the children today.
Usage tips
Origin of the word
The word 'Bolognese' comes from the Italian city of Bologna. It literally means 'in the style of Bologna'.
EXAMPLE
Das Originalrezept für die Soße aus Bologna ist weltberühmt.
The original recipe for the sauce from Bologna is world-famous.
Typical combination
By far the most common combination is 'Spaghetti Bolognese'. The word is often used as a synonym for the entire dish.
EXAMPLE
Mein Lieblingsessen als Kind war Spaghetti Bolognese.
My favorite food as a child was spaghetti Bolognese.
Colloquial form
In colloquial speech, 'Bolognese' is very often shortened to 'Bolo'. This form is especially common in informal situations or among friends.
EXAMPLE
Hast du Lust, heute Abend eine Bolo zu kochen?
Do you feel like making a Bolo tonight?
In real life
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