In German
Wurst
Meaning: sausage
Formal or informal? “Wurst” is sausage, and it's the general word. Many kinds have their own names, such as “Bratwurst” (grilled sausage) and “Currywurst”.
Example sentences
Ich esse eine Wurst zum Frühstück.
I eat a sausage for breakfast.
Die Wurst ist sehr lecker.
The sausage is very tasty.
Wir grillen Würste im Garten.
We grill sausages in the garden.
Grammar note
“Die Wurst” is feminine, so it takes “die” and “eine”. The plural is “die Würste”, with an umlaut on the “u”.
Common mistake
Don't say “der Wurst”. The article is “die Wurst”, feminine. Remember the umlaut in the plural: “Würste”.
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What is the plural of “Wurst”?
“Würste”, with an umlaut on the “u”.
What is “Bratwurst”?
A grilled or fried sausage, a common street food in Germany.