🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Zuckerhaltig

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsukerhaltig

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Candied/ˈkændid/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die zuckerhaltigen Mandeln sind ein beliebter Snack zur Weihnachtszeit."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Coated or preserved with sugar.

    "The candied orange peel added a delightful sweetness to the cake."
  2. 2

    Referring to fruits or nuts that have been preserved in sugar syrup.

    "She enjoyed snacking on candied almonds during the holiday season."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'candied' originates from the Middle English 'candi', derived from the Old French 'candi', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'qand', meaning 'sugar'. The term evolved through culinary practices in Europe, particularly during the Renaissance, when fruits and nuts were preserved in sugar syrup.

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