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Frischhaltefolie

cling film

noun FRISH-hal-teh-foh-lee-eh Rare
Home & Lifestyle Household Items

Also means

plastic wrap

Usage Note

Frischhaltefolie (literally 'freshness-keeping film') is the standard German term for cling film or plastic wrap used to cover food, sealing leftovers or wrapping cut items to keep them fresh.

Examples

"Wickle den angeschnittenen Käse in Frischhaltefolie, damit er länger frisch bleibt."

Natural Translation

Wrap the cut cheese in cling film so it stays fresh longer.

Literal Translation

Wrap the cut-into cheese in cling-film, so that it longer fresh stays.

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