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verquirlen

to whisk, to beat (eggs or mixture)

verb fer-KVIRL-en Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Usage Note

verquirlen means to mix liquid ingredients briskly with a whisk or fork until combined. It is used in recipes for omelettes, pancake batter, and custards; the prefix ver- implies thorough blending.

Examples

"Die Eier mit Milch und einer Prise Salz gut verquirlen."

Natural Translation

Whisk the eggs well with milk and a pinch of salt.

Literal Translation

The eggs with milk and a pinch salt well whisk-together.

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