Schöpfkelle

ladle

noun SHOEPF-kel-le Less Common

Also means

soup spoon

Usage Note

Schöpfkelle is the deep-bowled ladle for serving soup or stew; schöpfen means to scoop. A common synonym is Suppenkelle, while the plain Kelle alone often means a builder's trowel.

Examples

"Mit der Schöpfkelle füllte sie jedem Gast einen Teller Suppe."

Natural Translation

With the ladle she filled a plate of soup for each guest.

Literal Translation

With the ladle filled she each guest a plate soup.

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