German · Food & Drink
Käse
Cheese
Beginnernoun
Definition
A food made from pressed milk curds.
Example
Deutschland hat viele Käsesorten.
Germany has many types of cheese.
Etymology
'Käse' originates from the Old High German 'chāsa', deriving from the Latin 'caseus', which referred to cheese products. Its use has persisted through centuries in various culinary traditions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Käse' is used in both spoken and written German, typically in informal culinary conversations. It features prominently in cheese-related recipes and tastings across dietary contexts.