Kraut
Kraut (noun) means (informal, often derogatory) A German person. Example: “The old war film used "kraut" as a slur for German soldiers.”
How to use Kraut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally "cabbage" in German; in English it became an old, often offensive slang term for a German person.
As a term for a person, it's an ethnic slur with wartime origins — avoid using it that way.
The "German person" sense is dated and derogatory.
Word forms
krauted past tense, Krauts plural, krauts singular
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Etymology
From German Kraut, meaning "cabbage", a nod to the German fondness for sauerkraut. The nickname for Germans became widespread during the First and Second World Wars.
Rhymes for Kraut
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What does “Kraut” mean?
The word “Kraut” means (informal, often derogatory) A German person. In plain terms, literally "cabbage" in German; in English it became an old, often offensive slang term for a German person.
How do you pronounce “Kraut”?
“Kraut” is pronounced krowt (/kɹaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kraut” in a sentence?
Here is “Kraut” used in a sentence: “The old war film used "kraut" as a slur for German soldiers.”
What part of speech is “Kraut”?
Depending on how it is used, “Kraut” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “Kraut” come from?
The word “Kraut” comes from German. From German Kraut, meaning "cabbage", a nod to the German fondness for sauerkraut. The nickname for Germans became widespread during the First and Second World Wars.
How many meanings does “Kraut” have?
“Kraut” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal, often derogatory) A German person.
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