noun

die Nudel, -n

noodle

Ein Lebensmittel aus Teig, das meist aus Mehl, Wasser und Eiern gemacht wird und oft in heißem Wasser gekocht wird.

The German word "Nudel" is a noun that refers to "noodle" or "pasta". It comes from the Latin 'nodellus' meaning 'little knot', highlighting the tangled or knotted shape of early noodle varieties. In German, "Nudeln" typically refers to pasta dishes or pasta forms generally. Similar words that relate to specific types of noodles include "Spaghetti", "Penne", and "Tagliatelle", among others, each describing different shapes and sizes of pasta.

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Examples

Kinder mögen Nudeln mit Tomatensauce.noun

Children like noodles with tomato sauce.

Auf dem Teller liegt eine Nudel.noun

There is a noodle on the plate.

Wie viele Nudeln möchtest du essen?noun

How many noodles would you like to eat?

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