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zäh

tough

Meaning of zäh

hard to chew

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DE[t͡sɛː]
tough
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zäh belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

zähtough
Apfelapple
Butterbutter
Huhnchicken
gehacktchopped
gekochtcooked
gefrostetfrozen

zäh synonyms

Related words worth learning together

hart
hard, firm, or difficult to chew; the closest general synonym
hartnäckig
stubborn or persistent; not used for food texture, but for people, problems, or feelings that do not change easily
robust
strong, sturdy, and durable; often used for things, food structure, or people that are not fragile
fest
firm, solid, or tightly packed; very common for food, objects, and surfaces
faserig
fibrous or stringy; used for food with noticeable fibers, which can make it seem tough
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🇩🇪de

hard, firm, or difficult to chew; the closest general synonym

A2Very Often
🇩🇪de

stubborn or persistent; not used for food texture, but for people, problems, or feelings that do not change easily

A2Often
R
🇩🇪de
robust

strong, sturdy, and durable; often used for things, food structure, or people that are not fragile

A2Often
🇩🇪de

firm, solid, or tightly packed; very common for food, objects, and surfaces

A2Very Often
🇩🇪de

fibrous or stringy; used for food with noticeable fibers, which can make it seem tough

A2Rarely
🇩🇪de

difficult or hard; not about texture, but about tasks, situations, or actions

A2Very Often

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How to pronounce zäh and what this word means

zäh means tough. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zäh

[t͡sɛː]

zäh translation

tough

zäh transcription

[t͡sɛː]

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zäh meaning: what does it mean?

hart und schwer zu kauen

zäh pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is zäh part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?

Yes, zäh (tough) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is zäh part of Food vocabulary?

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

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