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samig

velvety-smooth (of a sauce or soup)

adjective ZAH-mikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Textures

Also means

having a rich, silky consistency

Usage Note

samig is a culinary term for a sauce or soup that is perfectly smooth, thick, and coats the palate — translated as 'velvety' or 'silky'. It implies professional-level texture and is used where cremig would be too simple or imprecise.

Examples

"Die Sauce war wunderbar samig und haftete gut am Fleisch."

Natural Translation

The sauce was wonderfully velvety and clung well to the meat.

Literal Translation

The sauce was wonderfully velvety and adhered well on-the meat.

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