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Sieb

sieve

noun ZEEP Less Common
Home & Lifestyle Utensils

Also means

strainer

Usage Note

Sieb is neuter and covers any mesh strainer, from a flour sifter to a tea strainer (Teesieb). The verb sieben means to sift; note sieben also means the number seven.

Examples

"Gieße die Nudeln durch das Sieb ab."

Natural Translation

Drain the pasta through the sieve.

Literal Translation

Pour the noodles through the sieve off.

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