croquette
die Krokette, die Kroketten
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croquette
A small dish made from potatoes, meat, fish, or a similar mixture, coated in breadcrumbs and baked or deep-fried in hot fat.
Als Beilage bestellte sie Kroketten zum Schnitzel.
She ordered croquettes as a side dish with her schnitzel.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kroketten |
| genitive | der Krokette |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Krokette | die Kroketten |
| accusative | die Krokette | die Kroketten |
| dative | der Krokette | den Kroketten |
| genitive | der Krokette | der Kroketten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Krokette' (croquette) is often used in combinations with the ingredient or occasion, for example 'Kartoffelkrokette' (potato croquette), 'Kroketten als Beilage' (croquettes as a side dish), and 'Kroketten zum Schnitzel' (croquettes with schnitzel).
Zum Hauptgericht gab es goldbraune Kartoffelkroketten.
The main course was served with golden-brown potato croquettes.
On menus and when ordering, 'Krokette' (croquette) is often mentioned together with a main dish. The phrase 'als Beilage zu' (as a side dish with) followed by a dish in the dative is especially typical.
Die Kroketten werden als Beilage zum Fisch serviert.
The croquettes are served as a side dish with the fish.
'Krokette' (croquette) is often used with verbs from gastronomy and cooking, such as 'bestellen' (to order), 'servieren' (to serve), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), and 'frittieren' (to deep-fry).
Der Koch serviert die Kroketten mit einer cremigen Soße.
The chef serves the croquettes with a creamy sauce.
