Rübe

root vegetable; turnip

noun RUEH-beh Rare

Also means

beet; swede

Usage Note

Rübe covers a range of root vegetables: weiße Rübe (turnip), rote Rübe (beetroot), Steckrübe (swede). Context determines which is meant. The Steckrübe became associated with German wartime hardship as the Hungerwinter-Rübe.

Examples

"Die Steckrüben für die Suppe würfeln und in Öl andünsten."

Natural Translation

Dice the swedes for the soup and gently cook in oil.

Literal Translation

The swedes for the soup dice and in oil gently-cook.

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