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hacken

chop

Meaning of hacken

cut into small pieces

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German[ˈhakən]
chop
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hacken belongs to the topic "Cooking Verbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Apfelapple
Butterbutter
Huhnchicken
gehacktchopped
gekochtcooked
gefrostetfrozen

hacken synonyms

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What's the difference between hacken / zerschneiden / schneiden / würfeln

🇩🇪German
hacken

General verb meaning to make something smaller or break it into pieces; not limited to cooking.

B1Often

Die Maschine zerkleinert das Gemüse schnell.

Машина быстро измельчает овощи.

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🇩🇪German
zerschneiden

Emphasizes cutting something apart with a knife or sharp tool; sounds a bit stronger and rougher than 'schneiden'.

B1Often

Sie zerschneidet die Karotten in kleine Stücke.

Она разрезает морковь на маленькие кусочки.

🇩🇪German

The most general verb for cutting; less specific than 'chop' because it does not necessarily mean into small pieces.

B1Very Often

Ich schneide das Brot mit einem Messer.

Я режу хлеб ножом.

🇩🇪German

Kitchen-specific verb meaning to cut into cubes; more precise than just 'chop'.

B1Often

Die Zwiebeln würfeln wir für die Suppe.

Лук для супа мы нарезаем кубиками.

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How to pronounce hacken and what this word means

hacken translation: chop. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce hacken

[ˈhakən]

hacken translation

chop

hacken transcription

[ˈhakən]

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hacken meaning: what does it mean?

in kleine Stücke schneiden

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

Is hacken part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?

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Is hacken part of Food vocabulary?

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

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