noun

die Karotte, -n

carrot

Ein orangefarbenes Wurzelgemüse, das oft roh gegessen oder gekocht wird und reich an Vitaminen ist.

The German word "Karotte" is a noun meaning "carrot", the root vegetable. It is not a compound word, so it doesn't break down into smaller meaningful components in German.

Similar words (synonyms) include:

Möhre
Rübe (in some regions, though it can also mean other root vegetables)

Difference:

Karotte and Möhre are often used interchangeably, but "Karotte" is more common in northern and eastern Germany, while "Möhre" is typical in southern Germany.
Rübe is a more general term for root vegetables and can refer to sugar beet or turnip, so it’s less specific.