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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLöffel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: lœfəl
"Sie benutzte einen Löffel, um die Suppe zu rühren."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, serving, or cooking food.
"She used a spoon to stir the soup." - 2
A utensil used for measuring or serving, typically with a specific volume.
"He added a spoon of sugar to his coffee."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spoon' originates from the Old English 'spōn', which means a chip or splinter of wood. It has evolved through Middle English and has cognates in various Germanic languages, reflecting its long-standing use as a utensil for eating and serving food.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spoon" is said worldwide
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cuillère
Transliteration: kwee-ehr
"Elle a utilisé une cuillère pour remuer la soupe."
Löffel
Transliteration: lœfəl
"Sie benutzte einen Löffel, um die Suppe zu rühren."
cucchiaio
Transliteration: koo-kya-yo
"Ha usato un cucchiaio per mescolare la zuppa."
cuchara
Transliteration: koo-chah-rah
"Ella usó una cuchara para revolver la sopa."
colher
Transliteration: koh-lyair
"Ela usou uma colher para mexer a sopa."
चम्मच
Transliteration: chammach
"उसने सूप को हिलाने के लिए चम्मच का इस्तेमाल किया।"
勺子
Transliteration: sháozi
"她用勺子搅拌汤。"
숟가락
Transliteration: sutgarak
"그녀는 수프를 저으려고 숟가락을 사용했습니다."
スプーン
Transliteration: supūn
"彼女はスープをかき混ぜるためにスプーンを使いました。"
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