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Radieschen

radish (the small red or white round type)

noun rah-DEES-khen Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Latin radix ('root') via French radis

Usage Note

Radieschen are the small round red radishes (distinct from Rettich, the large white daikon-type). A staple German salad vegetable, served sliced in Brotzeit (a snack board) with bread, butter, and salt.

Examples

"Sie schneidet die Radieschen in dünne Scheiben für den Frühlingssalat."

Natural Translation

She slices the radishes into thin rounds for the spring salad.

Literal Translation

She cuts the radishes into thin slices for the spring salad.

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