der Brei
Translation
porridge, mash, pulp, pap
Examples
Das Baby isst gerne Brei.
The baby likes to eat porridge.
Er macht einen Brei aus Kartoffeln.
He is making a mash from potatoes.
Grammar Patterns
to eat/cook ((sth.)) The baby eats the porridge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mus, Püree
Etymology
From Old High German 'brīo' (something boiled), related to 'brauen' (to brew).
Memory Tips
Think of 'brewing' oats into a thick porridge. The sound 'Brei' might also remind you of 'pry', as you might have to pry sticky porridge off a spoon.