sauerkraut
1 synonym for sauerkraut, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in salt, giving it a sour, tangy flavour.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use sauerkraut
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a jar of sauerkraut
sausage and sauerkraut
Etymology
Borrowed directly from German, literally "sour cabbage" — from sauer ("sour") and Kraut ("cabbage").
Full origin of sauerkraut →Frequently asked questions
What does “sauerkraut” mean?
The word “sauerkraut” means finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in salt, giving it a sour, tangy flavour. In plain terms, a fermented, sour cabbage dish, popular in German and Central European cuisine.
How do you pronounce “sauerkraut”?
“Sauerkraut” is pronounced SOW-uh-krowt (/ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sauerkraut” in a sentence?
Here is “sauerkraut” used in a sentence: “He piled sauerkraut on top of the bratwurst.”
What part of speech is “sauerkraut”?
“Sauerkraut” is a noun.
Where does the word “sauerkraut” come from?
The word “sauerkraut” comes from German. Borrowed directly from German, literally "sour cabbage" — from sauer ("sour") and Kraut ("cabbage").
