Olivenöl

olive oil

noun oh-LEE-ven-oel Rare

Origin: from Latin oliva ('olive')

Usage Note

Olivenöl is a staple import in German cooking, used primarily for salad dressings and Mediterranean-style dishes. Quality labels include nativ extra (extra virgin) and nativ (virgin); refined olive oil lacks the distinct flavour.

Examples

"Gutes Olivenöl ist das Herzstück eines einfachen Tomaten-Mozzarella-Salats."

Natural Translation

Good olive oil is the heart of a simple tomato-mozzarella salad.

Literal Translation

Good olive oil is the heart piece of a simple tomato-mozzarella salad.

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