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
Derived from Old High German 'brīo' (something boiled), which is related to the German verb 'brauen' (to brew).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'brewing' a thick mixture, which results in 'Brei'. The word sounds a bit like 'pry', which you might do to get the last bit out of the pot.