Currywurst

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜriˌwɜrst/

Definitions of currywurst

noun a type of German fast food consisting of steamed, then fried pork sausage typically cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup

Example Sentences

A1 I tried currywurst for the first time in Berlin.

A2 Currywurst is a popular street food in Germany.

B1 I prefer my currywurst with extra curry powder.

B2 The currywurst I had in Munich was the best I've ever tasted.

C1 The secret to a delicious currywurst lies in the quality of the sausage.

C2 After years of perfecting my recipe, I finally mastered the art of making the perfect currywurst.

Examples of currywurst in a Sentence

formal The traditional German dish, currywurst, consists of sliced sausages topped with curry ketchup.

informal I love grabbing a currywurst from the food stand on the corner.

slang Let's go grab some currywurst and chill out at the park.

figurative The spicy kick of currywurst really adds flavor to the meal.

Grammatical Forms of currywurst

plural

currywursts

comparative

more currywurst

superlative

most currywurst

present tense

enjoys currywurst

future tense

will eat currywurst

perfect tense

has eaten currywurst

continuous tense

is eating currywurst

singular

currywurst

positive degree

currywurst is delicious

infinitive

to eat currywurst

gerund

eating currywurst

participle

eaten currywurst

Origin and Evolution of currywurst

First Known Use: 1949 year
Language of Origin: German
Story behind the word: Currywurst is a German fast food dish consisting of steamed, then fried pork sausage typically cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup. It is believed to have been created in Berlin by Herta Heuwer in the aftermath of World War II.
Evolution of the word: The term 'currywurst' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning and usage since it was first coined in 1949. It has become a popular street food in Germany and has even gained international recognition as a symbol of German cuisine.