mashed potatoes
das Kartoffelpüree, die Kartoffelpürees
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mashed potatoes
A soft dish made from cooked, mashed, or pressed potatoes, usually prepared with milk and butter.
Zum Fisch gibt es Kartoffelpüree und gedünstetes Gemüse.
Mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables are served with the fish.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kartoffelpürees |
| genitive | des Kartoffelpürees |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Kartoffelpüree | die Kartoffelpürees |
| accusative | das Kartoffelpüree | die Kartoffelpürees |
| dative | dem Kartoffelpüree | den Kartoffelpürees |
| genitive | des Kartoffelpürees | der Kartoffelpürees |
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'Kartoffelpüree' (mashed potatoes) consists of 'Kartoffel' (potato) and 'Püree' (purée). The first part names the ingredient, while the second describes the type of dish.
Für das Kartoffelpüree kochen wir zuerst die Kartoffeln.
To make the mashed potatoes, we first cook the potatoes.
When an unspecified amount is meant, 'Kartoffelpüree' (mashed potatoes) is often used without an article. Quantities can be specified with 'etwas' (some), 'viel' (a lot of), or 'eine Portion' (a serving).
Möchtest du noch etwas Kartoffelpüree?
Would you like some more mashed potatoes?
Common expressions related to preparation include 'Kartoffelpüree zubereiten' (to prepare mashed potatoes), 'Kartoffelpüree mit Muskat würzen' (to season mashed potatoes with nutmeg), and 'Kartoffelpüree warm halten' (to keep mashed potatoes warm).
Ich würze das Kartoffelpüree mit etwas Muskat.
I season the mashed potatoes with a little nutmeg.
On menus and when ordering, 'mit Kartoffelpüree' (with mashed potatoes) is frequently used. 'Kartoffelpüree als Beilage' (mashed potatoes as a side dish) describes the role of the dish within a meal.
Ich nehme den Braten mit Kartoffelpüree.
I'll have the roast with mashed potatoes.
