der Kloß, ¨-e
dumpling
Eine runde Speise, meist aus Kartoffeln oder Brot, die man in Wasser kocht und oft zu Fleisch oder Soße isst.
The German word "Kloß" is a noun meaning "dumpling"—a soft, rounded mass of dough, often made from potatoes or bread, that is boiled or steamed and served as a side dish.
- Root word: "Kloß" itself is a basic noun without smaller combinable parts.
- Meaning focus: a cooked, starchy ball of dough or similar ingredients.
Similar words:
- Knödel – another standard word for dumpling, often used interchangeably with "Kloß".
- Klöße – plural of "Kloß".
Differences:
- Kloß and Knödel are largely synonyms and regional usage may vary:
- "Kloß" is more common in central and eastern Germany.
- "Knödel" is often used in southern Germany and Austria.
- Some distinctions depend on ingredients: e.g., potato dumplings often called "Kartoffelklöße" or "Kartoffelknödel".
In summary, "Kloß" refers specifically to a dumpling, closely related to "Knödel," with slight regional and culinary nuances.
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Examples
Ein Kloß ist auf dem Teller.noun
A dumpling is on the plate.
Die Kinder haben die heißen Klöße schnell gegessen.noun
The children ate the hot dumplings quickly.
Zu dem Fleisch passt ein großer Kloß.noun
A large dumpling goes well with the meat.
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