How to pronounce Obatzda

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈoːbatsdɐ/. In plain English letters that is OH-bahts-duh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Kaethe17, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Obatzda?

Obatzda is a snack of Germany. Where it comes from: Bavaria. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Obatzda comes from

Obatzda is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Bavaria.

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