Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Penne

Translation (Übersetzung) pasta (penne), school (slang), sleep (slang)
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈpɛnə]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
nouns school food german-culture slang
The word 'Penne' has multiple meanings in German: 1) A type of pasta (penne), 2) School (slang, especially in northern Germany), 3) Sleep (slang, from the verb 'pennen'). The pasta meaning is most common in formal contexts.

Penne - German Nouns - Penne Meaning - Penne Translation - Penne Nouns Examples

Penne is a German Nouns

Learn Penne meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Penne is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Penne Examples (Beispiele) in English

Penne examples with English translations. See how to use Penne in sentences. Penne example sentences in English below.

Ich koche heute Penne mit Pesto.
I'm cooking penne with pesto today.
cooking/food
Die Penne sind schon fertig.
The penne is already done.
cooking
Penne ist meine Lieblingsnudelsorte.
Penne is my favorite type of pasta.
food preference

Penne Word Family - Penne Related Words - Penne Family Members

Penne Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Penne word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Penne family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Penne related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
pennen
Meaning: to sleep (slang)
Tense: present
Example: Ich penne gleich.
Verb
diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Pennäler
Meaning: schoolboy (slang)
Example: Der Pennäler geht in die Penne.
Noun
compound (Zusammensetzung)
Pennklasse
Meaning: school class (slang)
Example: Sie ist in meiner Pennklasse.
Noun

Penne Usage - Penne Collocations - Penne Idioms - Penne Synonyms - Penne Antonyms

Penne Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Penne Collocations (Kollokationen)

Penne collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Penne word combinations and how to use Penne with other words naturally.

Penne kochen
cook penne
High frequency
in die Penne gehen
go to school
Medium frequency
Penne mit Tomatensauce
penne with tomato sauce
High frequency
Penne al dente
penne al dente
Medium frequency
Penne schmeckt gut
penne tastes good
High frequency

Penne Idioms (Redewendungen)

Penne idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Penne with meanings and explanations. Master Penne expressions used in everyday German.

auf die Penne gehen
to go to school
Slang expression meaning to attend school
in der Penne sitzen
to be in school
Slang for being at school or attending classes
Penne machen
to sleep
Slang expression meaning to go to sleep or take a nap

Penne Synonyms (Synonyme)

Penne synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Penne and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Penne similar words and their usage.

Nudeln
Meaning: pasta/noodles
High similarity
Schule
Meaning: school
High similarity
schlafen
Meaning: to sleep
Medium similarity

Penne Antonyms (Antonyme)

Penne antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Penne. Discover Penne opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

wach sein
Meaning: to be awake
Ferien
Meaning: holidays/vacation

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Penne Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Penne semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Penne. Explore Penne related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Penne contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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