der Kloß

Plural: die Klöße
Goethe B1 Noun
  1. a German dumpling
  2. a lump
1.

a German dumpling

(Can be made of various things like potatoes or buns or even meat. And they're not filled like most other dumplings, but simply a ball that's "dumped" into a soup or sauce. )
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  • Zum Sonntagsbraten gibt es bei uns immer einen großen Kloß aus Kartoffeln.
  • With our Sunday roast, we always have a big potato dumpling.
2.

a lump

(Mainly in the context of "lump in the throat" - "ein Kloß im Hals")
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  • Vor lauter Aufregung hatte Thomas einen Kloß im Hals und brachte kein Wort heraus.
  • Because of all the excitement, Thomas had a lump in his throat and couldn't say a word.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Kloß' have?

Kloß has 2 distinct meanings: 1. a German dumpling, 2. a lump.

What is the gender of 'Kloß'?

der

What is the plural of 'Kloß'?

die Klöße

What is 'Kloß' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

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