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Waffeln

waffles

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Meaning of Waffeln

crisp patterned cakes cooked in a waffle iron

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German/ˈvafl̩n/
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Waffeln belongs to the topic "Dishes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Waffeln synonyms

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What's the difference between Waffeln / Eiswaffeln / Waffelröllchen / Waffelnigel / Waffelbecher / knusprige Teiggebäcke

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Waffeln

waffles — crisp patterned cakes cooked in a waffle iron

A2Often
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Eiswaffeln

Waffle cones or cups for ice cream; not waffles as a dish in general, but a product used to serve ice cream.

A2Often

Ich habe das Eis in eine Eiswaffel gefüllt.

Я положил мороженое в вафельный рожок.

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Waffelröllchen

Waffle rolls; thin rolled waffle pastries, often filled with cream or other filling.

A2Often

Zum Kaffee gab es knusprige Waffelröllchen mit Sahne.

К кофе были хрустящие вафельные трубочки со сливками.

W
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Waffelnigel

Waffle hedgehog; a rare colloquial name for a sweet or pastry shaped like a hedgehog.

A2Rarely

Auf dem Kindergeburtstag gab es einen Waffelnigel mit Früchten.

На детском дне рождения был вафельный ёжик с фруктами.

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Waffelbecher

Waffle cup; a container made of waffle, usually for ice cream, not the waffle dish itself.

A2Very Often

Das Eis wurde in einem Waffelbecher serviert.

Мороженое подали в вафельном стаканчике.

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knusprige Teiggebäcke

Crisp baked dough pastries; a very general description, not necessarily waffles specifically.

A2Often

Zu den Keksen und anderen knusprigen Teiggebäcken gab es Tee.

К печенью и другой хрустящей выпечке подавали чай.

I
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im Waffeleisen gebacken

Baked in a waffle iron; a description of how it is prepared, not the name of the dish itself.

A2Very Often

Die Waffeln werden im Waffeleisen gebacken.

Вафли выпекаются в вафельнице.

M
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mit typischem Gittermuster

With the typical grid pattern; describes the appearance of waffles rather than being a separate food term.

A2Often

Die Waffeln haben ein typisches Gittermuster.

У вафель есть характерный решётчатый узор.

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süßes Gebäck

Sweet pastry; a very broad term that includes waffles, but is not an exact synonym.

A2Very Often

Zu Kaffee und Kuchen gehörte auch süßes Gebäck.

К кофе и пирогу также относилась сладкая выпечка.

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Waffeln translation: waffles. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Waffeln

/ˈvafl̩n/

Waffeln translation

waffles

Waffeln transcription

/ˈvafl̩n/

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Waffeln meaning: what does it mean?

Knusprige, gemusterte Gebäcke, die im Waffeleisen gebacken werden.

Waffeln pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is Waffeln part of American Cuisine vocabulary?

Yes, Waffeln (waffles) can be learned in the American Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Waffeln part of Dishes vocabulary?

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