Kartoffelsack

derNoun

potato sack

English translations

  1. 01

    potato sack

  2. 02

    sack of potatoes

Word details

German meaning
Ein Sack, der dazu verwendet wird, Kartoffeln zu transportieren oder zu lagern.
English meaning
Potato sack
Synonym
None
German example
Der Bauer füllte den Kartoffelsack mit frischen Kartoffeln.
English example
The farmer filled the potato sack with fresh potatoes.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kartoffelsack
Plural Form
die Kartoffelsäcke

Example sentences with “Kartoffelsack”

  1. Die Kleidung saß wie ein Kartoffelsack. (The clothes fit like a potato sack.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Kartoffelsack' a common German idiom?

Yes, it is often used metaphorically to describe clothing that fits very poorly or is baggy, similar to the English 'like a sack of potatoes'.