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Rübe

turnip

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dieRübef
Meaning of Rübe

white root vegetable

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German[ˈʁyːbə]
turnip
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Rübe belongs to the topic "Vegetables". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between Rübe / Steckrübe

🇩🇪German
Rübe

refers to the edible variety of turnip used for food; emphasizes suitability for eating as opposed to fodder or sugar beet.

B2Often

Für das Eintopfrezept nehme ich am liebsten die traditionelle Speiserübe.

Для этого рецепта тушёного блюда я предпочитаю традиционную столовую репу.

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🇩🇪German
Steckrübe

in many regions denotes rutabaga/swede — a related but distinct root vegetable; in some dialects it is used interchangeably with turnip.

B2Often

Aus Steckrüben kocht man oft deftige Eintöpfe im Herbst.

Из брюквы часто готовят сытные рагу осенью.

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How to pronounce Rübe and what this word means

Rübe translation: turnip. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Rübe

[ˈʁyːbə]

Rübe translation

turnip

Rübe transcription

[ˈʁyːbə]

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Rübe meaning: what does it mean?

rundes weißes Wurzelgemüse mit scharfem, leicht bitterem Geschmack

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

Is Rübe part of Garden Plants vocabulary?

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Is Rübe part of Vegetables vocabulary?

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