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abgießen

to drain; to pour off liquid from cooked food

verb AP-gee-sen Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Usage Note

abgießen is used in cooking when you tip cooking water away from pasta, potatoes, or vegetables, usually through a Sieb (colander). It is distinct from abtropfen lassen (let drain by itself) — abgießen implies actively pouring.

Examples

"Die Nudeln abgießen und kurz mit kaltem Wasser abschrecken."

Natural Translation

Drain the pasta and briefly rinse with cold water.

Literal Translation

The pasta drain and briefly with cold water shock.

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