Reiben - translation, pronunciation and examples
grate
shred on grater
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When to use reiben
Käse reiben
Karotten reiben
Ingwer reiben
Knoblauch reiben
fein reiben
reiben usage examples
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To grate/shred on a grater, usually for foods like cheese, vegetables, or apples; neutral and the closest match to the main meaning.
To rub something into very fine particles; less about ordinary grating and more about crushing or grinding by friction.
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What's the difference between reiben / zerreiben
To grate/shred on a grater, usually for foods like cheese, vegetables, or apples; neutral and the closest match to the main meaning.
Ich habe den Käse für die Pizza fein geraspelt.
Я мелко натёр сыр для пиццы.
To rub something into very fine particles; less about ordinary grating and more about crushing or grinding by friction.
Im Mörser habe ich die Gewürze fein zerrieben.
В ступке я мелко растёр специи.
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How to pronounce reiben and what this word means
reiben translation: grate. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce reiben
[ˈʁaɪ̯bən]
reiben translation
grate
reiben examples
Ich reibe den Käse über die Pasta.
reiben transcription
[ˈʁaɪ̯bən]
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reiben meaning: what does it mean?
etwas mit einer Reibe klein reiben
reiben pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
reiben is pronounced as [ˈʁaɪ̯bən]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
reiben definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich reibe den Käse über die Pasta. Translation: Я натираю сыр на пасту.
Is reiben part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, reiben (grate) can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is reiben part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, reiben (grate) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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