Usage Note
Schöpflöffel is a near-synonym of Schöpfkelle but stresses the spoon (Löffel) shape. Like other -el masculine nouns it is unchanged in the plural, distinguished only by the article die.
Examples
"Der Schöpflöffel hängt am Haken neben dem Herd."
Natural Translation
The serving ladle hangs on the hook next to the stove.
Literal Translation
The serving-ladle hangs on-the hook next-to the stove.
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