paella
die Paella, die Paellas
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paella
A Spanish rice dish usually prepared in a large, shallow pan that, depending on the recipe, contains ingredients such as vegetables, fish, seafood, or meat.
Wir haben am Strand eine Paella mit Meeresfrüchten gegessen.
We ate a seafood paella at the beach.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Paellas |
| genitive | der Paella |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Paella | die Paellas |
| accusative | die Paella | die Paellas |
| dative | der Paella | den Paellas |
| genitive | der Paella | der Paellas |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Paella' (paella) is especially closely associated with the region of Valencia and is part of Spanish cuisine. On menus, the word is often accompanied by details about regional or special ingredients.
In Valencia gilt eine Paella mit frischen Zutaten als besondere Spezialität.
In Valencia, a paella made with fresh ingredients is considered a particular specialty.
Common combinations include 'eine Paella zubereiten' (to prepare a paella), 'eine Paella bestellen' (to order a paella), 'eine Paella servieren' (to serve a paella), and 'Paella essen' (to eat paella). The word is often accompanied by details about the type of paella or its ingredients.
Für das Fest wollen wir eine große Paella zubereiten.
We want to prepare a large paella for the celebration.
When naming the ingredients, use the dative case after 'mit' (with): 'Paella mit …' (paella with …). This lets you describe the particular version of the dish more precisely.
Im Restaurant bestellte sie eine Paella mit frischem Gemüse und Fisch.
At the restaurant, she ordered a paella with fresh vegetables and fish.
