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Zwetschge

damson plum; a small, dark-blue variety of plum

noun TSVETCH-geh Rare
Food & Drink Fruits

Also means

plum (regional southern German / Austrian term)

Usage Note

Zwetschge refers specifically to the oval, dark-blue damson plum common in southern Germany and Austria. Distinct from the round Pflaume, Zwetschgen are prized for baking Zwetschgendatschi (plum cake) and making Zwetschgenschnaps.

Examples

"Aus den reifen Zwetschgen macht Oma jeden Herbst ein leckeres Mus."

Natural Translation

Every autumn, Grandma makes a delicious compote from the ripe damsons.

Literal Translation

From the ripe damsons makes Grandma every autumn a delicious mush.

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