Gemüseschäler

vegetable peeler

noun geh-MOO-ze-shay-ler Rare

Usage Note

Gemüseschäler is the standard term for a hand-held peeling tool used on vegetables and fruit; also called Sparschäler in some regions, though Gemüseschäler is more transparent in meaning. Swivel-blade models (Schwingklingengeschäler) are now the most common household type.

Examples

"Mit dem Gemüseschäler lassen sich Karotten schnell und gleichmäßig schälen."

Natural Translation

With the vegetable peeler, carrots can be peeled quickly and evenly.

Literal Translation

With the vegetable-peeler let themselves carrots quickly and evenly peel.

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