🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Roggenbrot

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁɔɡn̩ˌbʁoːt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rye Bread/raɪ brɛd/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er liebt Roggenbrot mit Butter."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of bread made from rye flour, known for its dense texture and slightly sour flavor.

    "She enjoyed a slice of rye bread with her soup."
  2. 2

    Bread that is often darker in color and has a stronger taste compared to wheat bread, commonly used in sandwiches.

    "He preferred rye bread for his pastrami sandwich."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rye bread' originates from the Old English word 'ryge', which is derived from Proto-Germanic *rugiz. Historically, rye has been cultivated since ancient times, particularly in Europe, where it became a staple grain for bread-making due to its hardiness in poor soil conditions.

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