der Nudelsalat
pasta salad
A cold dish made from cooked pasta, usually prepared with vegetables, herbs, and a dressing or mayonnaise.
EXAMPLE
Für das Grillfest habe ich einen großen Nudelsalat gemacht.
I made a large pasta salad for the barbecue.
der Nudelsalat
pasta salad
der Nudelsalat, die Nudelsalate
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Nudelsalat, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nudelsalate |
| genitive | des Nudelsalats |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nudelsalat | die Nudelsalate |
| accusative | den Nudelsalat | die Nudelsalate |
| dative | dem Nudelsalat | den Nudelsalaten |
| genitive | des Nudelsalats des Nudelsalates | der Nudelsalate |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Nudelsalat' is made up of 'Nudel' (noodle) and 'Salat' (salad). The first component shows that noodles form the basis of the dish.
EXAMPLE
Der Nudelsalat ist mit kurzen Nudeln und frischen Kräutern zubereitet.
The pasta salad is made with short pasta and fresh herbs.
Typical collocations
'Nudelsalat' is often used with verbs such as 'machen' (to make), 'zubereiten' (to prepare), 'mitbringen' (to bring along), and 'servieren' (to serve). The combination 'Nudelsalat mit' (pasta salad with) is also typical when ingredients are mentioned.
EXAMPLE
Meine Schwester bringt zum Grillfest einen Nudelsalat mit.
My sister is bringing a pasta salad to the barbecue.
Typical occasion
'Nudelsalat' is especially often mentioned in everyday contexts involving barbecues, buffets, and picnics. One person often prepares it for several people and brings it to a shared event.
EXAMPLE
Für das Sommerfest haben wir zwei große Schüsseln Nudelsalat vorbereitet.
We prepared two large bowls of pasta salad for the summer party.
In real life
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