Knockwurst

Pronunciation: /nɑːkwɜrst/

Definitions of knockwurst

noun a type of German sausage, typically made of ground pork seasoned with garlic, salt, and other spices, and usually smoked

Example Sentences

A1 I tried knockwurst for the first time and I loved it.

A2 She bought some knockwurst from the deli for our picnic.

B1 The traditional German dish includes knockwurst with sauerkraut and mustard.

B2 The chef prepared a delicious platter of knockwurst and bratwurst for the Oktoberfest celebration.

C1 The gourmet food festival featured a variety of artisanal knockwurst from different regions.

C2 The Michelin-starred restaurant served a decadent dish of knockwurst with truffle-infused sauerkraut.

Examples of knockwurst in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious knockwurst sausage with sauerkraut and mustard.

informal I'm craving a juicy knockwurst from the local German deli.

slang Let's grill up some knockwursts for the barbecue this weekend.

figurative The knockwurst of truth was finally revealed during the investigation.

Grammatical Forms of knockwurst

• past tense: knockwursted
• plural: knockwursts
• comparative: more knockwurst
• superlative: most knockwurst
• present tense: knockwursts
• future tense: will knockwurst
• perfect tense: have knockwursted
• continuous tense: is knockwursting
• singular: knockwurst
• positive degree: knockwurst
• infinitive: to knockwurst
• gerund: knockwursting
• participle: knockwursted

Origin and Evolution of knockwurst

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'knockwurst' is of German origin, derived from the German words 'knacken' (to crack) and 'Wurst' (sausage).

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a specific type of German sausage known for its distinctive 'cracking' sound when bitten into. Over time, the term has been used more broadly to refer to various types of sausage, particularly in English-speaking countries.