Knust

derNoun

crust (of bread)

English translations

01
perish
02
waste away
03
become decrepit

Word details

German meaning: Ein hartes, krustiges Endstück eines Brotlaibs.
English meaning: Crust end
Synonym: Strunk, Kern
German example: Ich mag den Knust am liebsten, weil er so knusprig ist.
English example: I like the crust end the most because it is so crispy.
Type: Noun
Article: der
Singular Form: der Knust
Plural Form: die Knuste

verknusen
To forgive, to forget
Scherzl
A Scherzl is the end piece of a loaf of bread, often considered particularly crispy and tasty.

Example sentences with “Knust”

Ich mag den Knust am liebsten. (I like the crust best.)

Frequently asked questions

Is this regional?

Yes, it is a very common Northern German term for the heel/end of a loaf of bread.