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Chiliflocken

chili flakes, red pepper flakes

noun KNOHB-lowkh-pres-se Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: compound: Chili + Flocken (flakes)

Usage Note

Chiliflocken is a plural-only noun (die Chiliflocken). Used as a table condiment and in cooking; a standard spice in German kitchens since the proliferation of Italian and Asian restaurants. Sprinkled on pizza, pasta, and eggs.

Examples

"Er streut großzügig Chiliflocken über seine Pizza."

Natural Translation

He sprinkles chili flakes generously over his pizza.

Literal Translation

He scatters generously chili flakes over his pizza.

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