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shallot

лук-шалот

Meaning of shallot

mild small onion

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EN-UK/ˈʃælət/
EN-US/ˈʃælət/
RU[luk ʂɐˈlot]
shallot
shallot - лук-шалот
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shallot with Russian translation

shallot usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Chop the shallot finely before adding it to the sauce.

Мелко нарежьте лук-шалот перед тем, как добавить его в соус.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I prefer shallots over onions because they have a milder taste.

Я предпочитаю лук-шалот обычному луку — у него более мягкий вкус.

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shallot belongs to the topic "Vegetables". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shallot
лук-шалот
butter
chicken
chopped
cooked
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shallot synonyms

Related words worth learning together

shallot
мягкий мелкий лук; прямое соответствие
eschalot
устаревший/альтернативный вариант написания; то же растение
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🇬🇧en

мягкий мелкий лук; прямое соответствие

C1Often

Add finely chopped shallot to the vinaigrette.

🇬🇧en

устаревший/альтернативный вариант написания; то же растение

C1Very Rarely

Older recipes may call for an eschalot instead of an onion.

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What does shallot mean?

mild small onion

How do you pronounce shallot?

shallot is pronounced as /ˈʃælət/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is shallot used in a sentence?

Chop the shallot finely before adding it to the sauce. Translation: Мелко нарежьте лук-шалот перед тем, как добавить его в соус.

Is shallot part of Vegetables vocabulary?

Yes, shallot (лук-шалот) can be learned in the Vegetables topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shallot part of Food vocabulary?

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

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shallot - pronunciation, meaning, translation: лук-шалот