Moussaka
moussaka
a baked dish with layers of vegetables meat and sauce
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What's the difference between Moussaka / Auflauf / Gemüseauflauf / Lasagne / Gratin / Auflaufspeise
мусака — a baked dish with layers of vegetables meat and sauce
General term for a baked casserole dish, often layered or mixed; broader and less specific than moussaka.
Der vegetarische Auflauf stand noch warm auf dem Tisch.
Овощная запеканка ещё тёплой стояла на столе.
Vegetable casserole; emphasizes the vegetable base and does not imply meat.
Im Restaurant gab es heute einen Gemüseauflauf mit Zucchini und Tomaten.
В ресторане сегодня была овощная запеканка с цукини и помидорами.
A similar layered baked dish, but typically Italian and made with pasta sheets rather than being moussaka.
Die Lasagne war mit Käse überbacken und sehr herzhaft.
Лазанья была запечена с сыром и получилась очень сытной.
A dish baked with a browned crust; emphasizes the cooking method more than the ingredients.
Das Kartoffelgratin duftete frisch aus dem Ofen.
Картофельный гратен пах свежо после духовки.
A more formal or general term for a casserole-type dish; sounds less everyday.
Die Auflaufspeise wurde im Ofen goldbraun gebacken.
Запеканочное блюдо было запечено в духовке до золотистой корочки.
Any oven-baked dish; a very broad term that can include moussaka but is not limited to it.
Ein Ofengericht ist im Winter oft besonders beliebt.
Блюдо из духовки зимой часто особенно популярно.
A casserole arranged in layers; very close in structure to moussaka, but it is a descriptive phrase rather than a fixed dish name.
Die Speise war als geschichteter Auflauf mit Auberginen und Hackfleisch zubereitet.
Блюдо было приготовлено как слоёная запеканка с баклажанами и мясным фаршем.
Eggplants; not a synonym for the dish, but one of its typical ingredients.
Für die Moussaka schneiden wir die Auberginen in Scheiben.
Для мусаки мы режем баклажаны ломтиками.
Minced meat; not the dish name, but an important filling often used in moussaka.
Das Hackfleisch wird mit Zwiebeln und Gewürzen angebraten.
Мясной фарш обжаривают с луком и специями.
Sauce; a component of moussaka, but not the dish itself.
Die Sauce macht den Auflauf besonders saftig.
Соус делает запеканку особенно сочной.
Mediterranean; describes the cuisine style or origin of a dish, not the dish itself.
Die mediterrane Küche verwendet oft Olivenöl und Gemüse.
Средиземноморская кухня часто использует оливковое масло и овощи.
Greek; indicates the national cuisine and origin associated with moussaka.
Griechisches Essen ist für viele Menschen sehr aromatisch.
Греческая еда для многих людей очень ароматная.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Moussaka translation: мусака. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Moussaka
/muˈsaka/
Moussaka translation
мусака
Moussaka transcription
/muˈsaka/
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Moussaka meaning: what does it mean?
ein überbackenes Gericht mit Schichten aus Gemüse, Fleisch und Sauce
Moussaka pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Moussaka is pronounced as /muˈsaka/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is Moussaka part of Greek Cuisine vocabulary?
Yes, Moussaka (мусака) can be learned in the Greek Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Moussaka part of Dishes vocabulary?
Yes, Moussaka (мусака) can be learned in the Dishes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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