der Rosenkohl
Brussels sprouts
A vegetable from the cabbage family with small, firm green heads that are eaten as a vegetable.
EXAMPLE
Im Winter esse ich gern Rosenkohl mit Kartoffeln.
In winter, I like eating Brussels sprouts with potatoes.
der Rosenkohl
Brussels sprouts
der Rosenkohl
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Rosenkohl, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Rosenkohls |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rosenkohl | – |
| accusative | den Rosenkohl | – |
| dative | dem Rosenkohl | – |
| genitive | des Rosenkohls des Rosenkohles | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Rosenkohl' is made up of 'Rosen' (roses) and 'Kohl' (cabbage). 'Rosen' refers to the small, densely arranged cabbage heads, which can resemble roses.
EXAMPLE
Auf dem Markt habe ich frischen Rosenkohl gekauft.
I bought fresh Brussels sprouts at the market.
Typical collocations
'Rosenkohl' (Brussels sprouts) is often used with verbs such as 'kochen' (to boil), 'dünsten' (to steam), 'braten' (to fry / roast), and 'zubereiten' (to prepare). Combinations with 'Beilage' (side dish) and 'Suppe' (soup) are also common.
EXAMPLE
Für das Abendessen möchte ich Rosenkohl dünsten.
I would like to steam Brussels sprouts for dinner.
Culinary context
'Rosenkohl' (Brussels sprouts) is often used in recipes as a side dish or as an ingredient in a hot meal. It is frequently served with potatoes, meat, or a sauce.
EXAMPLE
Der Rosenkohl passt gut als Beilage zu gebratenem Fleisch.
Brussels sprouts go well as a side dish with roast meat.
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