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Haferflocken

oat flakes

noun HAH-fer-flo-ken Rare

Also means

rolled oats

Usage Note

Haferflocken are rolled oats, a breakfast staple in Germany used for Porridge, Müsli, Granola, and baked goods. Available as zarte Haferflocken (fine) or kernige Haferflocken (thick). Always used in the plural in German.

Examples

"Ein Porridge aus zarten Haferflocken hält den ganzen Morgen satt."

Natural Translation

A porridge made from fine oat flakes keeps you full all morning.

Literal Translation

A porridge from fine oat flakes keeps full the whole morning.

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