Usage Note
Küchentimer is a mechanical or digital device that counts down a set time and sounds an alarm, used to time cooking. Mechanical Drehuhren are iconic; digital versions with multiple countdowns are standard in modern kitchens.
Examples
"Sie stellte den Küchentimer auf zehn Minuten, um an die Nudeln zu erinnern."
Natural Translation
She set the kitchen timer to ten minutes to be reminded about the pasta.
Literal Translation
She set the kitchen timer to ten minutes to be reminded about the noodles.
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