die Kochkunst
culinary art
The art and skill of preparing tasty food using proper techniques.
EXAMPLE
Die Kochkunst der französischen Küche ist weltweit bekannt.
The culinary art of French cuisine is known worldwide.
die Kochkunst
culinary art
die Kochkunst, die Kochkünste
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Kochkunst, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kochkünste |
| genitive | der Kochkunst |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kochkunst | die Kochkünste |
| accusative | die Kochkunst | die Kochkünste |
| dative | der Kochkunst | den Kochkünsten |
| genitive | der Kochkunst | der Kochkünste |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Kochkunst' (culinary art) combines 'Koch' (cook) and 'Kunst' (art). This compound emphasizes that cooking is understood here as both a demanding skill and a creative activity.
EXAMPLE
Seine Kochkunst zeigt sich besonders bei den aufwendig zubereiteten Desserts.
His culinary art is particularly evident in his elaborately prepared desserts.
Typical collocations
'Kochkunst' (culinary art) often appears with names of countries or regions and with evaluative adjectives: 'französische Kochkunst' (French culinary art), 'traditionelle Kochkunst' (traditional culinary art), 'hohe Kochkunst' (fine culinary art), or 'moderne Kochkunst' (modern culinary art).
EXAMPLE
Die moderne Kochkunst verbindet regionale Zutaten mit neuen Zubereitungsmethoden.
Modern culinary art combines regional ingredients with new preparation methods.
Style and context
'Kochkunst' (culinary art) is often used in texts about restaurants, the restaurant industry, culinary traditions, and exceptional skills. The focus is usually on a particularly sophisticated or creative approach to cooking.
EXAMPLE
In diesem Restaurant kann man die Kochkunst des Küchenchefs direkt erleben.
At this restaurant, you can experience the chef's culinary art firsthand.
In real life
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