Scherzl

dasNoun

crust (of bread) - Austrian/Bavarian

English translations

  1. 01

    scoundrel

  2. 02

    rascal

Word details

German meaning
Ein Scherzl ist das Endstück eines Brotlaibes, oft als besonders knusprig und schmackhaft angesehen.
English meaning
A Scherzl is the end piece of a loaf of bread, often considered particularly crispy and tasty.
Synonym
Brotende, Knust
German example
Ich liebe das Scherzl vom Brot, weil es so knusprig ist.
English example
I love the end piece of the bread because it's so crispy.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Scherzl
Plural Form
die Scherzln

Example sentences with “Scherzl”

  1. Ich esse am liebsten das Scherzl. (I prefer eating the crust/end piece of bread.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'Scherzl'?

It is the Southern German/Austrian term for the end piece of a loaf of bread. It is neuter (das Scherzl).