Usage Note
würzen is to add salt and spices to taste; regular, participle gewürzt. The noun Gewürz is a spice. Cooks würzen a dish kräftig (strongly) or sparingly.
Examples
"Würze die Suppe mit Salz und Pfeffer."
Natural Translation
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
Literal Translation
Season the soup with salt and pepper.

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