Kreplach

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛplɑk/

Definitions of kreplach

noun a type of dumpling filled with ground meat or another savory filling, usually served in soup

Example Sentences

A1 Kreplach is a type of dumpling filled with meat or potatoes.

A2 I tried kreplach for the first time at a Jewish deli.

B1 My grandmother makes the best kreplach in town.

B2 The kreplach soup at the restaurant was delicious.

C1 I learned how to make kreplach from scratch.

C2 The chef's gourmet kreplach recipe was featured in a magazine.

Examples of kreplach in a Sentence

formal The traditional Jewish dish, kreplach, is often served during holidays.

informal I can't wait to dig into some delicious kreplach at the family gathering.

slang Let's grab some kreplach to-go and enjoy it at the park.

figurative Her words were like comforting kreplach for his troubled soul.

Grammatical Forms of kreplach

• plural: kreplachs
• present tense: kreplach
• future tense: will kreplach
• continuous tense: is kreplaching
• singular: kreplach
• positive degree: kreplach
• infinitive: to kreplach
• gerund: kreplaching
• participle: kreplached

Origin and Evolution of kreplach

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'kreplach' is of Yiddish origin.

Evolution of the word: Originally derived from the Old High German word 'krepf,' meaning a small pastry filled with meat, kreplach have evolved to refer specifically to Jewish dumplings filled with meat or other ingredients.