Cornichon
gherkin
small pickled cucumber
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What's the difference between Cornichon / Saure Gurke / Senfgurke / Spreewaldgurke
General term for pickled cucumbers typically seasoned with spices; can include larger pickles than the French 'cornichon'.
Auf dem Buffet standen Schinken, Käse und Gewürzgurken.
На фуршете были ветчина, сыр и маринованные огурчики.
Highlights the sour taste; used in everyday speech and sometimes metaphorically.
Zur Brotzeit esse ich gerne saure Gurken.
На перекусе я люблю есть кислые огурцы.
A specific type of pickled cucumber flavored with mustard or mustard seeds; a less common term.
Auf dem Teller lagen Senfgurken neben dem Braten.
На тарелке рядом с жарким лежали горчичные огурцы.
Regional specialty, often a protected product from the Spreewald region; denotes a specific local variety/preparation.
Im Supermarkt gab es Spreewaldgurken aus regionaler Produktion.
В супермаркете были шпревальдские огурцы регионального производства.
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How to pronounce Cornichon and what this word means
Cornichon translation: gherkin. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Cornichon
[kɔʁniˈʃoːn]
Cornichon translation
gherkin
Cornichon transcription
[kɔʁniˈʃoːn]
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Cornichon meaning: what does it mean?
kleine eingelegte Gurke für die Vorspeise
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Cornichon is pronounced as [kɔʁniˈʃoːn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is Cornichon part of Vegetables vocabulary?
Yes, Cornichon (pickle) can be learned in the Vegetables topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Cornichon part of Food vocabulary?
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