Nudeln kochen
To cook pasta
حرفيًا: Noodles cook
Use `Nudeln kochen` for any casual meal involving boiled pasta, from spaghetti to penne.
في 15 ثانية
- The basic German phrase for boiling any type of pasta.
- Used for quick meals, student life, and simple home cooking.
- Combines the noun 'Nudeln' with the versatile verb 'kochen'.
المعنى
This phrase describes the simple act of boiling water and preparing pasta. It is the go-to expression for making a quick, easy, and reliable meal when you are hungry.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Planning dinner with a roommate
Soll ich heute Abend Nudeln kochen?
Should I cook pasta tonight?
Texting a partner from the grocery store
Ich kaufe Tomaten, dann können wir Nudeln kochen.
I'm buying tomatoes, then we can cook pasta.
A formal team-building event description
In unserem Kochkurs werden wir gemeinsam frische Nudeln kochen.
In our cooking class, we will cook fresh pasta together.
خلفية ثقافية
Pasta is a staple in Germany, often considered the 'national dish' of students and young professionals. While Germany has its own noodle traditions like Spätzle, the Italian-style dried pasta is what most people mean by this phrase. It became a household staple during the post-war 'Economic Miracle' when Italian culture heavily influenced German life.
The 'Bissfest' Secret
If you want to sound like a pro, say you like your pasta `bissfest`. It is the German word for 'al dente' and literally means 'firm to the bite'.
Noodles vs. Pasta
In English, 'noodles' often implies Asian cuisine. In German, `Nudeln` is the default word for Italian pasta. Don't worry about being too specific!
في 15 ثانية
- The basic German phrase for boiling any type of pasta.
- Used for quick meals, student life, and simple home cooking.
- Combines the noun 'Nudeln' with the versatile verb 'kochen'.
What It Means
Nudeln kochen is as basic as it gets in a German kitchen. It means you are taking dried pasta and boiling it in water. While Nudeln literally translates to 'noodles,' Germans use it for every shape of pasta. Whether it is spaghetti, fusilli, or penne, you are always just 'cooking noodles.' It is the ultimate survival skill for students and busy parents alike.
How To Use It
You use this phrase just like any other activity. The verb kochen usually stays at the end in some sentences. For example, Ich möchte Nudeln kochen. If you are doing it right now, you say Ich koche Nudeln. It is a very flexible phrase. You can add the type of pasta if you want to be fancy. But usually, Nudeln covers everything in a pot of boiling water.
When To Use It
Use this when you are planning dinner with your roommates. It is perfect for texting a partner to say what is for food. You will hear it in dorm rooms and family kitchens daily. It is also great for describing your limited culinary skills. If someone asks if you can cook, this is the humble answer. It sounds friendly and unpretentious in every situation.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are making something complex like lasagna. Even though lasagna has pasta, you backen (bake) it instead. Avoid using it at a five-star Italian restaurant to describe the chef's work. There, you might say they are preparing a Pasta-Gericht. Also, do not use it for Asian ramen; that is often Suppe. Keep Nudeln kochen for the classic European pasta experience.
Cultural Background
Germans have a deep, soul-level love for Italian food. In many German households, pasta is the most frequent meal of the week. It is often served with Tomatensoße (tomato sauce) or Pesto. There is even a famous German comedy sketch about the 'Papiertüte' (paper bag) of noodles. For many, it represents the start of independence when moving out. It is the first thing every German teenager learns to make.
Common Variations
You might hear Pasta machen, which sounds a bit more modern. Some people specify the shape, like Spaghetti kochen. If you are very hungry, you might say einen Riesentopf Nudeln kochen. In Southern Germany, you might hear about Spätzle, but that is a whole different ball game. Stick to Nudeln kochen for the universal language of easy carbs.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a neutral, everyday collocation. There are no major grammatical traps, but remember that 'Nudeln' is always plural in this context.
The 'Bissfest' Secret
If you want to sound like a pro, say you like your pasta `bissfest`. It is the German word for 'al dente' and literally means 'firm to the bite'.
Noodles vs. Pasta
In English, 'noodles' often implies Asian cuisine. In German, `Nudeln` is the default word for Italian pasta. Don't worry about being too specific!
Don't say 'Pasta kochen'
While people will understand you, `Pasta kochen` sounds a bit like you're trying too hard to be fancy. `Nudeln kochen` is much more authentic.
أمثلة
6Soll ich heute Abend Nudeln kochen?
Should I cook pasta tonight?
A standard way to suggest a simple meal.
Ich kaufe Tomaten, dann können wir Nudeln kochen.
I'm buying tomatoes, then we can cook pasta.
Shows the phrase used in a logical sequence of events.
In unserem Kochkurs werden wir gemeinsam frische Nudeln kochen.
In our cooking class, we will cook fresh pasta together.
Even in formal settings, the phrase remains the standard term.
Ich bin kein Chefkoch, ich kann nur Nudeln kochen.
I'm no master chef, I can only cook pasta.
A common joke about having limited cooking abilities.
Komm vorbei, ich koche uns Nudeln und wir reden.
Come over, I'll cook us pasta and we'll talk.
Pasta is seen as a comforting, low-effort 'soul food'.
Kannst du bitte schon mal die Nudeln kochen?
Can you please start cooking the pasta?
A polite request using 'schon mal' to indicate starting a task.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence to say 'I am cooking pasta.'
Ich ___ Nudeln.
The verb 'kochen' is the correct action for boiling pasta in water.
How do you ask 'Do you want to cook pasta?'
Möchtest du ___ ___?
This is the most natural and specific way to refer to preparing a pasta meal.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Nudeln kochen'
Texting a friend 'Nudeln?'
Nudeln heute?
Standard everyday use at home.
Ich koche Nudeln.
Describing a simple meal in a professional context.
Wir werden Nudeln kochen.
When to say 'Nudeln kochen'
Student Life
The only thing I can afford!
Family Dinner
Quick meal for the kids.
First Date
Low-pressure home cooking.
Grocery Shopping
Deciding what to buy for the week.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it refers to any type of pasta like penne, fusilli, or farfalle. Germans use Nudeln as a generic term for all of them.
Yes, Nudeln machen is also common. However, kochen specifically refers to the boiling process, while machen is more general like 'making' the meal.
It is a bit casual for a menu. A restaurant would likely say Pasta-Spezialitäten or specify the dish, like Spaghetti Carbonara.
Teigwaren is a technical or grocery-store term for pasta products. In conversation, you should almost always use Nudeln.
You can say Ich setze Wasser für die Nudeln auf. This is a very common way to describe the first step of the process.
Both are fine! Use Nudeln kochen for the general idea, and die Nudeln kochen if you're talking about a specific box of pasta you just bought.
Yes, but often people say Yum-Yum-Nudeln machen or Instant-Nudeln zubereiten to be more specific about the 'just add water' style.
The most classic combo is Nudeln mit Tomatensoße. Another favorite is Nudeln mit Pesto for an even faster meal.
In the context of pasta, yes. But kochen also means 'to cook' in general, like Ich koche gerne (I like to cook).
Not really, but students might say they are having a Nudel-Party, which just means eating a lot of cheap pasta together.
عبارات ذات صلة
Wasser aufsetzen
Nudeln abgießen
Al dente / bissfest
Nudelsalat machen
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