der Rotkohl

red cabbage - north: Rotkohl, south: Blaukraut, Austria: Rotkraut

Origin

The same vegetable, three names - and the colour really does depend on acidity, so both 'red' and 'blue' are justified.

Building blocks

Words in this expression

Examples

  • Zur gehört Rotkohl.

    Red cabbage belongs with the goose.