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angebrannt

burnt, scorched (of food)

adjective AN-ge-brant Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Usage Note

angebrannt describes food that has been scorched at the bottom of the pan, or a surface lightly singed. Der Topf ist angebrannt is a common kitchen complaint. Note: angebrannt riechen means to smell of burning.

Examples

"Das angebrannte Risotto konnte man am Geruch sofort erkennen."

Natural Translation

You could immediately tell from the smell that the risotto had burnt.

Literal Translation

The burnt risotto could one at the smell immediately recognise.

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