Gouda

Gouda cheese

noun GOW-dah Rare

Origin: named after the Dutch city Gouda

Usage Note

Gouda is one of the most commonly sold cheeses in Germany, available in young (jung), medium (mittelalt), and aged (alt, überreif) varieties. Young Gouda melts well on sandwiches and toast; aged Gouda is eaten as a table cheese.

Examples

"Er kauft immer einen Block gereiften Gouda für die Käseplatte."

Natural Translation

He always buys a block of aged Gouda for the cheese board.

Literal Translation

He buys always a block of matured Gouda for the cheese plate.

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