Brei

See also: brei

German

Etymology

From Middle High German brīe, brī, from Old High German brīo.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bʁaɪ̯/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯

Noun

Brei m (genitive Breies or Breis, plural Breie)

  1. mash; mush; porridge; any semisolid food
  2. milk pudding with chewable pieces in it, such as rice pudding, semolina pudding, etc.

Declension
Declension of Brei
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Brei die Breie
genitive eines des Breies,
Breis		 der Breie
dative einem dem Brei,
Breie1		 den Breien
accusative einen den Brei die Breie
1Now uncommon, see notes

Synonyms

Derived terms
Derived terms
  • Reisbrei
  • Papierbrei

Further reading
  • Brei in Duden online
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