die Kartoffel

Plural: die Kartoffeln
Goethe A1 Noun #1545 Noun
1.

the potato

(The word "Kartoffel" is based on the Italian "tartuffo" which is where "truffle" comes from. The word "potato" is based "batata", a carrabian word for "sweet potato")

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

Kartoffel has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the potato.

What is the gender of 'Kartoffel'?

die

What is the plural of 'Kartoffel'?

die Kartoffeln

What is 'Kartoffel' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Kartoffel'?

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