Knödel
dumpling
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈknøːdl̩/
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Cultural Note
Knödel are a staple of southern German and Austrian cuisine. Varieties include Semmelknödel (bread dumplings), Kartoffelknödel (potato dumplings), and sweet Marillenknödel (apricot dumplings). In northern Germany they are called 'Klöße.'
📝 Example Sentences
Zu dem Braten gibt es Knödel und Rotkohl.
The roast comes with dumplings and red cabbage.
Meine Oma macht die besten Semmelknödel.
My grandma makes the best bread dumplings.