Kraut: meaning, definitions and examples

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kraut

 

[ kraสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ethnic slur

Kraut is a derogatory term used to describe a German person, originating from the word for 'cabbage' in German. It is considered offensive and is rooted in historical tensions between Germany and other countries, particularly during the World Wars.

Examples of usage

  • He was called a kraut during the football match.
  • The term kraut has historical connotations that are not flattering.
  • In World War II, Americans referred to Germans as krauts.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

Kraut can also refer to a dish made of fermented cabbage, better known as sauerkraut, which is a popular accompaniment in German cuisine. It is enjoyed for its tangy flavor and crunch.

Synonyms

sauerkraut

Examples of usage

  • I love adding kraut to my hot dogs.
  • Kraut is often served with sausages.
  • Making homemade kraut is quite simple.

Translations

Translations of the word "kraut" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repolho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคญเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kraut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kubis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒ™ใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repollo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lahana

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๋ฐฐ์ถ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ููˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zelรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapusta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๅฟƒ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zelje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรกliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะฟัƒัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™lษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repollo

Etymology

The term 'kraut' comes from the German word 'Kraut', which means 'herb' or 'cabbage'. The origin of this label reflects the German people's long-standing agricultural traditions. Cabbage, particularly in its fermented form as sauerkraut, has been a staple food for many Germans and has deeply embedded cultural significance. The use of the word as a slur began primarily during World War I and II, reflecting the animosity and stereotyping of Germans by Allied forces. The term gained notoriety as troops were often depicted using this derogatory term, emphasizing a perception of Germans as being unrefined and backwards. Such usage continued through popular culture and media representations, thereby perpetuating the negative connotations associated with the word. In contemporary contexts, the use of 'kraut' to demean a German person is widely criticized and seen as an act of prejudice, as it reduces a complex identity to a single disparaging label.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,329, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.