Fritten

German

Etymology

Shortened from Pommes frites and provided with a German plural. The abbreviation may have been under the direct influence of French frites, since the more widespread short form (outside of western Germany) is Pommes.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfʁɪtən/, [ˈfʁɪtən], [ˈfʁɪtn̩]

Noun

Fritten pl (plural only)

1. fries, french fries, chips (UK)
2. plural of Fritte (“a single fry”)

Usage notes

• In parts of western Germany, Fritten is the preferred word for “fries” alongside less frequent Pommes. In most other regions the situation is converse: Pommes is much more common, while Fritten is rare (but generally understood).

Synonyms

• Pommes frites f pl
• Pommes f pl

Derived terms

• Frittenbude
• Frittenfett

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Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfʀiten/, [ˈfʀitən]

Noun

Fritten f pl

1. french fries, chips