Paprika

bell pepper; paprika (the spice)

noun PAP-ree-kah Rare

Origin: from Hungarian paprika, from Serbian/Bulgarian

Also means

paprika powder (spice)

Usage Note

Paprika in German refers both to the fresh bell pepper (die Paprika, feminine) and to the dried spice (der Paprika, masculine). Context usually clarifies which is meant; both senses are extremely common.

Examples

"Ich kaufe rote und gelbe Paprika auf dem Markt."

Natural Translation

I buy red and yellow bell peppers at the market.

Literal Translation

I buy red and yellow paprika at the market.

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