Rote Bete

beetroot

noun ROH-tuh BAY-tuh Rare

Usage Note

Rote Bete is the standard German term for beetroot (in the north often Rote Rübe). It is eaten cooked, pickled, roasted, or in soups; vacuum-packed pre-cooked Rote Bete is a supermarket staple. The deep red juice stains intensely.

Examples

"Den Rote-Bete-Salat mit Meerrettich und Walnüssen anrichten."

Natural Translation

Arrange the beetroot salad with horseradish and walnuts.

Literal Translation

The beetroot salad with horseradish and walnuts arrange.

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