noun
die Nachspeise, -n
dessert
Etwas Süßes oder Leckeres, das man nach dem Hauptessen isst.
The German word "Nachspeise" is a compound noun made up of:
- Nach – after
- Speise – dish, meal, food
Meaning:
"Nachspeise" means dessert or sweet course, referring to the dish served after the main meal.
Similar words:
- Dessert (borrowed from French, commonly used)
- Süßspeise (sweet dish)
- Nachtisch (colloquial for dessert)
Difference:
- Nachspeise and Dessert are largely interchangeable, but "Nachspeise" is more formal or traditional German.
- Nachtisch is more casual and everyday language.
- Süßspeise emphasizes the sweetness aspect, more specific to sweet dishes.
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Examples
Er bestellt eine Nachspeise.noun
He orders a dessert.
Die Nachspeise war sehr lecker.noun
The dessert was very tasty.
Zum Abendessen gibt es heute als Nachspeise Eiscreme.noun
For dinner today there is ice cream as dessert.
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