das Fladenbrot
flatbread
A flat, usually round bread made from a thin dough or dough that has risen only slightly.
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen gab es warmes Fladenbrot mit Hummus.
We had warm flatbread with hummus for dinner.
das Fladenbrot
flatbread
das Fladenbrot, die Fladenbrote
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Fladenbrot, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fladenbrote |
| genitive | des Fladenbrots |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fladenbrot | die Fladenbrote |
| accusative | das Fladenbrot | die Fladenbrote |
| dative | dem Fladenbrot | den Fladenbroten |
| genitive | des Fladenbrots des Fladenbrotes | der Fladenbrote |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Fladenbrot' is made up of 'Fladen' (flat cake) and 'Brot' (bread). The component 'Fladen' indicates the flat shape of the bread.
EXAMPLE
Für die Suppe hat meine Mutter ein großes Fladenbrot gebacken.
My mother baked a large flatbread to go with the soup.
Typical collocations
Preparation verbs such as 'backen' (to bake), 'aufbacken' (to bake from partially baked or frozen), and 'erwärmen' (to warm up) are often used with 'Fladenbrot'. The combination 'frisches Fladenbrot' (fresh flatbread) is also very common.
EXAMPLE
Wir haben das Fladenbrot kurz im Ofen aufgewärmt.
We warmed the flatbread in the oven for a short time.
Serving context
'Fladenbrot' is often mentioned together with dips, salads, or filled dishes on menus and in recipes. The preposition 'mit' (with) often describes what is served alongside it.
EXAMPLE
Zum Grillen reichen wir Fladenbrot mit verschiedenen Dips.
We serve flatbread with various dips at the barbecue.
In real life
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