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Gulasch

goulash; meat stew seasoned with paprika

noun GOO-lash Rare

Origin: from Hungarian gulyás

Usage Note

Gulasch is a paprika-spiced beef stew, borrowed from Hungarian cuisine and now a staple of German home cooking. It is often served with Semmelknödeln (bread dumplings) or egg noodles.

Examples

"Das Gulasch muss mindestens zwei Stunden schmoren."

Natural Translation

The goulash needs to braise for at least two hours.

Literal Translation

The goulash must at least two hours braise.

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