Küchenmaschine

food processor

noun KUES-khen-mah-shee-neh Rare

Also means

stand mixer

Usage Note

Küchenmaschine covers both stand mixers and food processors in German usage. Context usually distinguishes whether it is a Rührmaschine (mixer) or a more versatile processor. The brand KitchenAid is widely known but the generic word is preferred in neutral contexts.

Examples

"Die Küchenmaschine knetet den Brotteig in zehn Minuten fertig."

Natural Translation

The food processor kneads the bread dough to completion in ten minutes.

Literal Translation

The food-processor kneads the bread-dough in ten minutes finished.

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