das Salatblatt
lettuce leaf
A single leaf of a lettuce plant, usually eaten raw.
EXAMPLE
Sie legte ein frisches Salatblatt auf das Brot.
She placed a fresh lettuce leaf on the bread.
das Salatblatt
lettuce leaf
das Salatblatt, die Salatblätter
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Salatblatt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Salatblätter |
| genitive | des Salatblattes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Salatblatt | die Salatblätter |
| accusative | das Salatblatt | die Salatblätter |
| dative | dem Salatblatt | den Salatblättern |
| genitive | des Salatblattes des Salatblatts | der Salatblätter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Salatblatt' (lettuce leaf) is made up of 'Salat' (lettuce) and 'Blatt' (leaf). The base word 'Blatt' (leaf) shows that a single leaf of the lettuce plant is meant.
EXAMPLE
Ein knackiges Salatblatt fiel beim Waschen auf den Boden.
A crisp lettuce leaf fell onto the floor while it was being washed.
Typical collocations
'Salatblatt' (lettuce leaf) is often used with verbs such as 'waschen' (to wash), 'trocknen' (to dry), 'zupfen' (to tear into pieces), and 'auf etwas legen' (to place on something). These combinations describe typical preparation steps.
EXAMPLE
Vor dem Servieren wusch und trocknete er jedes Salatblatt sorgfältig.
Before serving, he carefully washed and dried each lettuce leaf.
Preparation context
'Salatblatt' (lettuce leaf) is often used in connection with sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and cold dishes. The word usually refers to a single leaf as an ingredient in a dish.
EXAMPLE
Im Burger liegt ein Salatblatt zwischen dem Fleisch und dem Brötchen.
There is a lettuce leaf between the meat and the bun in the burger.
In real life
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