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Zwiebel

onion

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dieZwiebelf
Meaning of Zwiebel

plants garden plants noun

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German[ˈtsviːbl̩]
onion
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Zwiebel belongs to the topic "Garden Plants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

Zwiebelonion
Blumeflower
Grasgrass
Roserose
Bohnebeans
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helles Lichtbright light

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What's the difference between Zwiebel / Schalotte / Frühlingszwiebel

🇩🇪German
Zwiebel

Refers to the common bulb onion used in everyday cooking; essentially a near-synonym of the general term 'onion' in culinary contexts.

A1Very Often

Die Küchenzwiebel ist schon geschält.

Репчатый лук уже очищен.

🇩🇪German

A smaller, milder variety of onion used in cooking (especially dressings and delicate dishes); a specific type rather than the general word 'onion'.

A1Often

Für das Dressing nehme ich eine Schalotte.

Для заправки я возьму одну шалот.

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🇩🇪German
Frühlingszwiebel

Also called spring or green onion; eaten for its green shoots and mild flavor. Botanically different from the common bulb onion and used differently.

A1Very Often

Ich schneide Frühlingszwiebeln für den Salat.

Я нарежу зелёный лук для салата.

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How to pronounce Zwiebel and what this word means

Zwiebel translation: onion. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Zwiebel

[ˈtsviːbl̩]

Zwiebel translation

onion

Zwiebel transcription

[ˈtsviːbl̩]

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Zwiebel meaning: what does it mean?

essbare Pflanze mit runder Zwiebel und scharfem Geschmack

Zwiebel pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is Zwiebel part of Garden Plants vocabulary?

Yes, Zwiebel (onion) can be learned in the Garden Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Zwiebel part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, Zwiebel (onion) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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