Fritten
German
Etymology
Shortened from Pommes frites and provided with a German plural. The abbreviation may have been under the direct influence of French frites, since the more widespread short form (outside of western Germany) is Pommes.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfʁɪtən/, [ˈfʁɪtən], [ˈfʁɪtn̩]
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Noun
Fritten f pl (plural only)
- fries, french fries, chips (UK)
- plural of Fritte (“a single fry”)
Usage notes
- In parts of western Germany, Fritten is the preferred word for “fries” alongside less frequent Pommes. In most other regions the situation is converse: Pommes is much more common, while Fritten is rare (but generally understood).[1]
Declension
Declension of Fritten [pl-only, feminine]
| plural | ||
|---|---|---|
| def. | noun | |
| nominative | die | Fritten |
| genitive | der | Fritten |
| dative | den | Fritten |
| accusative | die | Fritten |
Synonyms
- Pommes frites f pl
- Pommes f pl
Derived terms
- Frittenbude
- Frittenfett
References
- Atlas zur deutschen Alltagssprache, 8 January 2011
Luxembourgish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈfʀiten/, [ˈfʀitən]
Noun
Fritten f pl
- french fries, chips