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zäh

chewy

Meaning of zäh

requires chewing

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German[t͡sɛː]
chewy
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zäh belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

zähchewy
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Butterbutter
Huhnchicken
gehacktchopped
gekochtcooked
gefrostetfrozen

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What's the difference between zäh / bissfest / gummiartig / faserig

🇩🇪German
zäh

Like chewing gum; emphasizes a very stretchy, sticky, or unnatural chewy texture.

A2Rarely

Die Süßigkeit wurde im Mund ganz kaugummiartig.

Конфета во рту стала совсем как жевательная резинка.

🇩🇪German

Usually about food: firm and pleasant to bite, not too soft, and easy to chew.

A2Often

Die Nudeln sind noch bissfest und nicht zu weich.

Макароны ещё плотные и не слишком мягкие.

🇩🇪German

Rubbery; often slightly critical, used when food is too tough or unpleasantly elastic.

A2Often

Das Fleisch war gummiartig und schwer zu essen.

Мясо было резиновым и его было трудно есть.

🇩🇪German

Fibrous; used for meat, vegetables, or fruit with noticeable fibers, which can make them tough or hard to chew.

A2Often

Das Fleisch war etwas faserig, aber noch gut essbar.

Мясо было немного волокнистым, но всё ещё вполне съедобным.

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zäh translation: chewy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zäh

[t͡sɛː]

zäh translation

chewy

zäh transcription

[t͡sɛː]

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zäh meaning: what does it mean?

muss lange gekaut werden; schwer zu beißen und zu kauen

zäh pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

zäh is pronounced as [t͡sɛː]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is zäh part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, zäh (chewy) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is zäh part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, zäh (chewy) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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