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Abtropfsieb

colander

noun AP-tropf-zeep Rare
Home & Lifestyle Utensils

Also means

draining sieve

Usage Note

Abtropfsieb is a perforated bowl used to drain cooked pasta or vegetables. A close synonym is Küchensieb; Nudelsieb is used specifically for pasta. Note abtropfen means 'to drip dry'.

Examples

"Sie stellte das Abtropfsieb in die Spüle und schüttete die gekochte Pasta hinein."

Natural Translation

She placed the colander in the sink and poured the cooked pasta into it.

Literal Translation

She placed the draining-sieve in the sink and poured the cooked pasta into it.

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