die Kartoffel
Translation
potato
Examples
Ich esse gerne Kartoffeln.
I like to eat potatoes.
Schälst du bitte die Kartoffel?
Could you please peel the potato?
Grammar Patterns
to cook/fry/peel potatoes Kartoffeln kochen/braten/schälen I'm cooking potatoes for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erdapfel (regional), Grundbirne (regional)
Etymology
From Italian 'tartufo' (truffle), because both grow underground. The German form was influenced by 'Kraft' (strength).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'cart-full'. Imagine a shopping cart full of potatoes.