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pearl barley

перловка

Meaning of pearl barley

polished barley grains

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/
EN-US/ˈpɜrl ˈbɑrli/
RU[ˈpʲerləfkə]
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pearl barley with Russian translation

pearl barley usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I cooked pearl barley as a healthy alternative to rice.

Я приготовил перловку вместо риса — это полезнее.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Pearl barley is perfect for making hearty soups.

Перловка идеально подходит для сытных супов.

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pearl barley belongs to the topic "Cereals & legumes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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pearl barley synonyms

Related words worth learning together

pearl barley
Точное соответствие — перловка, отполированные зерна ячменя.
pearled barley
Практически тождественно — альтернативное написание/термин.
hulled barley
Менее обработанная форма — чаще сохраняет отруби (целые зерна).
barley groats
Крупа из ячменя — термин подчёркивает цельность крупинок (может быть ближе к hulled).
barley flakes
Слойные (плющёные) зерна — плоская форма, другой способ обработки крупы.
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🇬🇧en

Точное соответствие — перловка, отполированные зерна ячменя.

C1Very Often

Add 1 cup of pearl barley to the stew and simmer until tender.

🇬🇧en

Практически тождественно — альтернативное написание/термин.

C1Very Often

Pearled barley cooks faster than hulled barley.

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hulled barley

Менее обработанная форма — чаще сохраняет отруби (целые зерна).

C1Rarely

Hulled barley is nuttier and chewier than pearled barley.

B
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barley groats

Крупа из ячменя — термин подчёркивает цельность крупинок (может быть ближе к hulled).

C1Rarely

Cook barley groats slowly for a hearty breakfast porridge.

B
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barley flakes

Слойные (плющёные) зерна — плоская форма, другой способ обработки крупы.

C1Rarely

Barley flakes make a quick porridge similar to oatmeal.

R
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rolled barley

Альтернатива barley flakes — плющёные зерна; акцент на способе обработки.

C1Rarely

Stir in rolled barley for a fast-cooking risotto-style dish.

B
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barley grits

Крупа грубого помола — более крупные частицы, другая текстура при приготовлении.

C1Rarely

Barley grits work well as a coarse base for pilafs.

P
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pot barley

Региональный термин (британский) — чаще менее отполированная перловка, для супов/рагу.

C1Rarely

Traditional beef and barley soup often uses pot barley to retain bite.

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Questions about this word

What does pearl barley mean?

polished barley grains

How do you pronounce pearl barley?

pearl barley is pronounced as /ˈpɜːl ˈbɑːli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is pearl barley used in a sentence?

I cooked pearl barley as a healthy alternative to rice. Translation: Я приготовил перловку вместо риса — это полезнее.

Is pearl barley part of Cereals & legumes vocabulary?

Yes, pearl barley (перловка) can be learned in the Cereals & legumes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pearl barley part of Food vocabulary?

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

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