Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
Gekookte krielaardappeltjes
English translation:
Boiled new baby potatoes
Added to glossary by
Taña Dalglish
Jul 18, 2008 17:25
15 yrs ago
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Dutch term
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Translating the Ideas Behind the Words
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Gekookte krielaardappeltjes
Dutch to English
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Cooking / Culinary
Dutch to English (U.K. English)
“Gekookte krielaardappeltjes” is a term that was originally posted to the Spanish to English forum and was originally translated from Dutch into English as “Boiled potatoes tailings”, and subsequently changed to “small boiled potatoes”. “Tailings”, although it may exist, is to the best of my knowledge a rather uncommon term, and I believe deals more with a form of food preparation (i.e. cutting and tailing).
I am trying to ascertain what the correct English version really is for “Gekookte krielaardappeltjes”. Unfortunately, I do not speak or understand Dutch, so UK English please!
Many thanks in advance.
“Gekookte krielaardappeltjes” is a term that was originally posted to the Spanish to English forum and was originally translated from Dutch into English as “Boiled potatoes tailings”, and subsequently changed to “small boiled potatoes”. “Tailings”, although it may exist, is to the best of my knowledge a rather uncommon term, and I believe deals more with a form of food preparation (i.e. cutting and tailing).
I am trying to ascertain what the correct English version really is for “Gekookte krielaardappeltjes”. Unfortunately, I do not speak or understand Dutch, so UK English please!
Many thanks in advance.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +5 | Boiled baby new potatoes |
analytical (X)
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| 5 +2 | Boiled new potatoes |
Wanda Boeke
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Proposed translations
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Boiled baby new potatoes
If not pan fried, these tiny new potatoes can be boiled (and served with some melted butter)
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-07-18 17:34:57 GMT)
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There is a difference between new potatoes and baby new potatoes. I used to live in the U.S. and had a hard time finding the really tiny ones. In the Netherlands they are very popular.
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Note added at 29 mins (2008-07-18 17:55:33 GMT)
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I tried to find some images of the baby new potatoes. On this website is one where you can see the difference in sizes: http://foodgang.com/potatoes.html
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Note added at 9 mins (2008-07-18 17:34:57 GMT)
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There is a difference between new potatoes and baby new potatoes. I used to live in the U.S. and had a hard time finding the really tiny ones. In the Netherlands they are very popular.
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Note added at 29 mins (2008-07-18 17:55:33 GMT)
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I tried to find some images of the baby new potatoes. On this website is one where you can see the difference in sizes: http://foodgang.com/potatoes.html
Note from asker:
| Dear analytical: Your input is invaluable. It has certainly dispelled the whole idea of "tailings" (smile). Many thanks. |
| Many thanks analytical. The pictures certainly help! Again thanks. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you both for your inputs. As often is the case, I wish there was some mechanims to split points. Both deserve a 4. However, I will go with the "boiled new baby pototoes". Thank you again for your time."
+2
3 mins
Wanda Boeke
United States
United States
Native in Dutch
&
English
Works in field
United States
Quality, speed, real English, +25 yrs
Native in: English 
, Dutch
Works in: Dutch to English, Afrikaans to English, Flemish to English, and 2 more.
Boiled new potatoes
Tana, see my note for 'gebakken krielaardappeltjes' - Wanda
Note from asker:
| Wanda: I saw your note in response to the other question. Your input is much appreciated. Bless your heart! |
| Thanks again Wanda. Both answers deserve a 4 - how I wish I could split points? |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Kitty Brussaard
: Or perhaps rather 'boiled new baby potatoes' :-)
2 hrs
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| agree |
Toiny Van der Putte-Rademakers
: With Kitty.
2 hrs
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