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кумин

cumin

Meaning of кумин

A warm earthy spice with nutty notes.

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Russian[ˈkumʲɪn]
cumin
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кумин with English translation

кумин usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Cumin is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes.

Кумин — одна из основных специй в мексиканской кухне.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The soup tasted earthy thanks to the cumin.

Благодаря кумину суп получился с насыщенным, вкусом.

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кумин belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

куминcumin
яблокоapple
сливочное маслоbutter
курицаchicken
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen

кумин synonyms

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What's the difference between кумин / зира / молотый кумин / целые семена кумина / обжаренные семена кумина / кориандр

🇷🇺Russian
кумин

The standard name for the seeds of Cuminum cyminum; can be whole or ground.

C1Very Often

Add cumin to the dish for a warm, nutty aroma.

В блюдо добавляют кумин для тёплого орехового аромата.

З
🇷🇺Russian
зира

A regional name for the same spice (commonly used in Middle Eastern and Central Asian cuisines).

C1Often

Plov often includes zira for its characteristic aroma.

В плове часто кладут зиру для характерного аромата.

М
🇷🇺Russian
молотый кумин

A form of cumin ground into a powder; convenient for even flavor distribution.

C1Often

Ground cumin is added to the soup to quickly release its aroma.

В суп добавляют молотый кумин, чтобы быстро раскрыть аромат.

Ц
🇷🇺Russian
целые семена кумина

The whole-seed form of cumin; used for toasting or long simmering.

C1Rarely

Whole cumin seeds are added to curry and lightly toasted.

В карри кладут целые семена кумина и слегка их обжаривают.

О
🇷🇺Russian
обжаренные семена кумина

Cumin seeds briefly toasted to intensify and release aroma and flavor.

C1Rarely

Toasted cumin seeds are added to sauces for a more pronounced bouquet.

Обжаренные семена кумина добавляют в соусы для более яркого букета.

🇷🇺Russian

Coriander seeds are a distinct spice with more citrusy notes; often paired with cumin in spice blends.

C1Often

Coriander and cumin are mixed to make garam masala.

Для гарам масалы смешивают кориандр и кумин.

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How to pronounce кумин and what this word means

кумин translation: cumin. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce кумин

[ˈkumʲɪn]

кумин translation

cumin

кумин examples

Cumin is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes.

кумин transcription

[ˈkumʲɪn]

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кумин meaning: what does it mean?

Тёплая земляная пряность.

кумин pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

кумин definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Cumin is a key ingredient in many Mexican dishes. Translation: Кумин — одна из основных специй в мексиканской кухне.

Is кумин part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

Yes, кумин (cumin) can be learned in the Greens and Herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is кумин part of Food vocabulary?

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

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