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Karotte

carrot

noun kah-ROT-eh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from French 'carotte'

Usage Note

Karotte is the standard everyday word for carrot in much of Germany (synonymous with Möhre, which is more common in the north). Carrots appear in Suppengemüse, stews, Karottenkuchen (carrot cake), and as a healthy snack.

Examples

"Die Karotten schälen, in Scheiben schneiden und in Butter glasieren."

Natural Translation

Peel the carrots, cut into slices, and glaze in butter.

Literal Translation

The carrots peel, into slices cut and in butter glaze.

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