der Nachtisch
dessert
A usually sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal. Synonyms are Dessert or Nachspeise.
EXAMPLE
Als Nachtisch gibt es heute Schokoladenpudding mit Vanillesoße.
For dessert today there is chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce.
der Nachtisch
dessert
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Meanings
Usage tips
Compound word
The word is made up of 'Nach-' (after, afterward) and 'Tisch' (table). So it literally describes what comes to the table after the main meal.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Hauptgang wird der Tisch für den Nachtisch abgeräumt.
After the main course, the table is cleared for dessert.
Typical prepositions
In connection with 'Nachtisch' (dessert), two prepositions are used above all: 'zum Nachtisch' (for dessert, to express purpose) and 'als Nachtisch' (as dessert, to describe the function).
EXAMPLE
Was wünschst du dir zum Nachtisch?
What would you like for dessert?
Regional variant
Especially in Austria and southern Germany, the word 'die Nachspeise' is used more often for 'der Nachtisch' (dessert). Both terms are understood throughout the German-speaking world.
EXAMPLE
In Wien bestellt man oft eine „Nachspeise“ statt eines Nachtischs.
In Vienna, people often order a 'Nachspeise' instead of a 'Nachtisch'.
In real life
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