Kürbis

pumpkin, squash

noun KUER-bis Rare

Origin: from Middle High German kürbiz, from Latin cucurbita

Usage Note

Kürbis is masculine: der Kürbis. Used for both ornamental and culinary varieties. Hokkaido and Butternut are the most popular culinary types in Germany. Roasted seeds (Kürbiskerne) are a common snack.

Examples

"Im Herbst machen wir aus dem Kürbis eine cremige Suppe."

Natural Translation

In autumn we make a creamy soup from the pumpkin.

Literal Translation

In autumn we make from the pumpkin a creamy soup.

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