Usage Note
Rucola (also spelled Rukola) is the Italian loanword Germans use for rocket salad. It is typically uncountable in everyday use and sold in pre-washed bags in supermarkets. The gender is masculine: der Rucola.
Examples
"Der Rucola gibt dem Salat eine leicht bittere Note."
Natural Translation
The rocket gives the salad a slightly bitter note.
Literal Translation
The rocket gives the salad a slightly bitter note.
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