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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKraut
/kraʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A slang term for a German person, often used in a derogatory context.
"During the war, soldiers often referred to their enemies as 'krauts'." - 2
A type of fermented cabbage, commonly known as sauerkraut.
"The dish was served with a side of kraut."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kraut' originates from the German word 'Kraut', meaning 'herb' or 'cabbage'. It was adopted into English in the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, as a derogatory term for German soldiers, reflecting the cultural tensions of the time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kraut" is said worldwide
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Chou
Transliteration: ʃu
"Le plat était servi avec du chou."
Kraut
Transliteration: kraʊt
"Das Gericht wurde mit Kraut serviert."
Cavolo
Transliteration: ˈka.vo.lo
"Il piatto era servito con cavolo."
Repollo
Transliteration: reˈpoʎo
"El plato se sirvió con repollo."
Repolho
Transliteration: ʁeˈpoʎu
"O prato foi servido com repolho."
गोभी
Transliteration: gobhi
"यह व्यंजन गोभी के साथ परोसा गया।"
酸菜
Transliteration: suān cài
"这道菜配有酸菜。"
양배추
Transliteration: yangbaechu
"이 요리는 양배추와 함께 제공됩니다."
キャベツ
Transliteration: kyabetsu
"この料理はキャベツと一緒に提供されます。"
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