noun

sauerkraut

SOW-uh-krowt

Sauerkraut (noun) means Finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in salt, giving it a sour, tangy flavour. Example: “He piled sauerkraut on top of the bratwurst.”

noun

Finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in salt, giving it a sour, tangy flavour.

"He piled sauerkraut on top of the bratwurst."

"Sauerkraut is often served alongside sausages in German cooking."

How to use sauerkraut

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fermented, sour cabbage dish, popular in German and Central European cuisine.

Common pairings

a jar of sauerkraut sausage and sauerkraut

Word forms

sauerkrauts plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from German, literally "sour cabbage" — from sauer ("sour") and Kraut ("cabbage").

Origin: German

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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").