der Kakao, -s
cocoa
Ein braunes Pulver oder Getränk, das aus den Bohnen der Pflanze gewonnen wird, aus der auch Schokolade entsteht.
The German word "Kakao" is a noun that means "cocoa" or "hot chocolate". It is borrowed from the Spanish word "cacao" which has its origins in the Nahuatl word "cacahuatl".
Similar words in German include "Schokolade" (chocolate) and "Kakaopulver"/"Kakaobohnen" (cocoa powder/cocoa beans).
- "Kakao" typically refers to the drink made from cocoa powder and milk or water.
- "Schokolade" is used more generally to refer to the sweet treat made from cocoa.
- "Kakaopulver" refers specifically to the powdered form of cocoa used for baking or making drinks, and
- "Kakaobohnen" are the raw beans used to make cocoa products.
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Examples
Der Kakao schmeckt sehr gut.noun
The cocoa tastes very good.
Der Kakao schmeckt sehr gut mit Marshmallows.noun
The cocoa tastes very good with marshmallows.
Möchtest du einen Becher Kakao trinken?noun
Would you like to drink a mug of cocoa?
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