Dill

dill (herb)

noun DIL Rare

Origin: from Old High German tilli

Usage Note

Dill is one of Germany's most important culinary herbs, used fresh in Gurkensalat (cucumber salad), fish dishes, potato salads, Quark, and sauces. The feathery fronds lose their flavour when cooked, so they are added at the end.

Examples

"Frischer Dill gehört unbedingt in einen richtigen Gurkensalat."

Natural Translation

Fresh dill is absolutely essential in a proper cucumber salad.

Literal Translation

Fresh dill belongs absolutely in a proper cucumber salad.

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