Kochlöffel

wooden spoon

noun KOKH-loef-el Rare

Also means

cooking spoon

Usage Note

Kochlöffel is a long-handled spoon used for stirring sauces and soups during cooking. Traditionally made of wood, though silicone versions are now common. Plural Kochlöffel (unchanged). A kitchen staple in every German household.

Examples

"Rühr die Soße bitte mit dem Kochlöffel um."

Natural Translation

Please stir the sauce with the wooden spoon.

Literal Translation

Stir the sauce please with the cooking-spoon around.

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