noun

die Praline, -n

praline

The German word "Praline" is a noun referring to a small, filled chocolate or confectionery. It originally comes from the French word praliné, which itself refers to a sugar-coated almond paste.

Words it's made of:

  • The word itself is a single loanword, not composed of smaller German words.

Similar words:

  • Bonbon (candy)
  • Konfekt (confectionery)
  • Schokolade (chocolate)

Differences:

  • Praline specifically refers to filled chocolates, often with nuts or creams, whereas Bonbon and Konfekt have broader meanings including various types of sweets.
  • Schokolade refers to plain chocolate, not necessarily filled or molded like a praline.

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Examples

Ich esse eine süße Praline nach dem Mittagessen.noun

I eat a sweet praline after lunch.

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