der Erdapfel

potato (Austria) - standard German: die Kartoffel

Origin

Literally 'apple of the earth', a loan translation of French „pomme de terre“. In Austria „Erdapfel“ is the usual word, though „Kartoffel“ is understood everywhere.

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Words in this expression

Examples

  • Zum gibt es Erdäpfelsalat.

    The schnitzel comes with potato salad.