pindakaas
peanut butter
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɪn.daː.kaːs/
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Cultural Note
The Dutch literally call peanut butter 'peanut cheese' (pindakaas). The story goes that the word 'boter' (butter) was legally restricted to dairy products, so the name became 'kaas' instead. Dutch pindakaas is typically less sweet and more savoury than American peanut butter.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik eet elke dag een boterham met pindakaas.
I eat a peanut butter sandwich every day.
Nederlandse pindakaas is anders dan de Amerikaanse.
Dutch peanut butter is different from the American kind.